kakarakaya pulusu

Ingredients:

Kakarakaya/Bitter gourd:1/4 kg cut to 1/2 inch pieces (Soak in Tamarind and salt water for 4-5 hours to remove bitterness if required)
Tamarind: medium Lemon size
Turmeric: 1/4 tsp
Ginger garlic paste: 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Onion chopped: 1 medium
Green chillies:2-3 slit and chopped
Red chilli powder:1 tsp
Oil: 1 tsp
Methi powder:1/4 tsp
Dhaniya powder:1 tsp
Ava podi:1/4 tsp
Jeera powder:1/2 tsp
Curry leaves: 7-8
Coriander: 1/2 bunch chopped roughly bigger

Procedure:

• Heat oil in a pan and add onions and green chillies and fry till golden brown
• Add kakarakaya pieces and fry till golden brown and cooked. Add curry leaves, turmeric and ginger garlic paste fry a little.
• Add tamarind water and let it boil till for 5-6  minutes
• Add salt, Red chilli powder and boil for 3-4 minutes
• Add the rest of powders and let it boil for 2-3 minutes
• Add the coriander and remove from flame

Kakarakaya pulusu is ready to be served tastes best with hot boiled rice.