Aracha pavarkkai kuzhambu

Servings - 4

Ingredients

• 100 g bitter gaurd
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup tamarind pulp
• 1/2 tsp mustard seed
• 2 1/2 tsp cumin seed
• 1/4 tsp methi seed
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp black peppercorn
• 2 tsp oil

Directions

• In a pan heat oil and add mustard, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, methi seeds and fry for 30 sec. 
• Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and fry for 2 minutes.
  Add Garlic, fry for 30 seconds, then add bitter gourd pieces (cut into round ) and fry till they turn soft. 
• Then add the paste{ fry with 1/2 tsp oil - 1/2 cup chopped onion, coriander seeds, 2 tsp cumin seeds, pepper then blend to a smooth paste} & salt and mix well . 
• When it is boiling add the tamarind pulp and close the lid and cook for 10 minutes . 
• Then add sugar and cook for 1 minutes.