Andhra style Karela dry

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INGREDIENTS:
2 bittergourds/ karela/ hagalkaayi
5 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard
Curry leaves
Salt to taste
Jaggery to taste (optional)

FOR THE MASALA:
1/2 tblsp chana dal / bengal gram dal
1 tblsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp pepper corns
4 red chillies
1 chopped onion
2 tblsp grated coconut
1 tblsp tamarind pulp
1/2 tsp red chilli pdr(optional

 PROCEDURE:

  • Wash and scrape the outer skin of karelas and cut into thin strips
  • Apply salt and keep aside for 30 mins, after 30 mins squeeze karela pieces and keep
  • In a pan heat 2 tsp oil,saute onions chopped till brown ,set aside
  • In same pan saute coconut till fragrant, cool  it and grind with sauteed onions
  • In a pan roast chana dal,coriander seeds and pepper corns,red chillies and make powder
  • Heat the remaining oil,add mustard,once it starts crackling,add curry leaves and karela strips.
  • Cook karelas till done stir frying them
  • Now add the ground paste,masala powder, red chilli powder ,tamarind paste ,salt to taste and jaggery if you are using
  • Cook for 5 mins so that the masala blends well with the karelas
  • Turn off the flame and serve hot with rice or rotis.

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