Ingredients

• 2 - bitter gourd (remove the seeds, slice thinly and soak in salt water for 15 minutes)
• 1 - big onion (finely chopped)
• 1 - big tomato (finely chopped)
• 1/2 inch - fresh ginger, grated
• A pinch -hing/asafoetida powder
• 1/2 tsp - fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp - jeera
• 1 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1 tsp - coriander powder
• 1 tsp - roasted jeera powder
• 1 tsp - garam masala
• 1 cup - groundnut powder
• 1/2 cup - jaggery powder
• 2 - lemon sized balls of tamarind (soaked in 1 cup of water)
• 1 tbsp - oil
• Salt to taste

How to Make Khatta Mitha Bitter Gourd Sabji

• Strain the bitter gourd pieces.
• In a heavy bottom pan, heat oil and fry the bitter gourd slices until brown.
• Remove the slices from the pan and drain.
• Add some more oil to the same pan, and temper fenugreek seeds, jeera, and mustard seeds.
• When the mustard seeds splutter, add hing powder, grated ginger and finely chopped onion.
• When the onion is cooked, add finely chopped tomato.
• Add rest of the ingredients, cover the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the oil separates.
• Finally, add the bitter gourd slices and allow to cook for 2-4 minutes.