Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Bitter gourd thoran

Bitter gourd -2 cups chopped in to small pieces
Grated coconut- ½ coconut
Shallots-6nos
Chilly powder -2tsp
Turmeric powder -1/2tsp
Salt as required
Oil- 2bsp
Curry leaves -2sprig


                                               Heat oil in a pan . Saute shallots & curry leaves for 3mins then add chilly powder ,salt ,turmeric powder&mix well .Then add the grated coconut & chopped bitter gourd &mix well. Cook closed for 5 mins.


Tip: to reduce the bitter taste of bitter gourd ,keep it overnight in a bowl of luke warm water mixed with vinegar.

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