Ingredients

• 2 -bitter gourd
• 1 tbsp - tamarind pulp
• few - curry leaves
• pinch - asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp - mustard
• 1/2 tsp - fennel
• 1/2 tsp - coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp - jaggery
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp - mustard oil
• 1/2 cup - grated fresh coconut

How to Make Sweet and sour karela

• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, fennel, coriander seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida.
• When the seeds crackle, add the karelas with salt, chilli powder and turmeric powder.
• Saute, cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes, and add the tamarind pulp.
• Cover and cook till the karelas are soft.
• Then add the jaggery and coconut, cook for 5 minutes more and remove.
• Serve.