Ingredients

• 1/2 kg - small tender bitter gourd
• 2 - onions chopped
• 1 tsp - garlic paste
• 1 tsp - ginger paste
• 1 tsp - cumin powder
• 1 tsp - coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 3 tbsp - oil
• salt to taste

How to Make Sizzling Stuffed Bitter Gourd

• Scrape the bitter gourds with a knife and wash well.
• Slit each bitter gourd vertically into the middle.
• Rub a little salt into the skins as well as inside of each bitter gourd.
• Set aside for 20 mins then wash and pat dry.
• Meanwhile heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and saute the onions till brown.
• Add the garlic-ginger paste and fry for a while.
• Now, add the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt and fry for a few minutes.
• Remove from heat. Fill each bitter gourd with a little of this mixture.
• Wrap each with a thread to avoid the filling dropping out.
• Now, add a little more oil to the same pan and place the stuffed bitter gourds in it.
• Add 1/2 cup of water carefully.
• Cover the pan and cook on low heat till the bitter gourds are cooked and the water dries up taking care to turn the bitter gourds a few times.