BITTER GOURD VEGETABLE WITH GRAVY

Preparation Method :

• Soak thoor dal, in hot water for 15 minutes and pressure-cook for 5 whistles.
• Soak tamarind in hot water and extract juice completely.
• Chop the bitter gourd into semi-circular thin pieces.
• Heat oil and allow mustard seeds to splutter. Now add chopped vegetable, turmeric powder, salt and the tamarind extract. Pressure-cook for a whistle.
• Add 3 teaspoons of pitlai powder, curry leaves and the cooked dal. Stir, for 2 minutes. If the gravy is too thick, add a little water for correct consistency. Add a ¼ teaspoon of sugar or jaggery, if required to remove bitterness.
• Serve hot with plain rice or dal rice.