Bittergourd Sweet Curry

Ingredients 

• 250 grams bittergourds, scrapd and  cut into round slices
• A pinch of turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 6-8 curry leaves
• A pinch of asafoetida ( hing)
• 1 teaspoon split skinless black gram
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped jaggery
• 2 tablespoons tamarind water
• Salt to taste
• Crushed roasted papads for garnish

Method

1. Boil the karelas with turmeric powder. Drain and wash them. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, hing and urad dal and saute till the seeds crackle.
2. Add karela pieces, jaggery and tamarind juice and bring it to boil. Add salt and mix well. Serve hot garnished with crushed papads.