Gutti Kakarakaya Koora(Stuffed Bitter Gourd Curry)

Ingredients:

•     Bitter Gourd (Kakarakaya) – 8 (Small)
•     Bengal Gram (sanagabedalu) - 5 grms
•     Red chilli-5    Coriander Seeds – 2tsps
•     Cumin Seeds - 2tsps
•     Turmeric Powder – 1/8tsp
•     Tamarind – Little (Approx.5 gms)
•     Salt to Taste
•     Oil – 4Tbsps
•     Mustrad - Few
•     Onions - 1 (small)

   
   
Preparations:

Heat a kadai and add two drops of oil. When oil is hot add bengal gram,red chilli, coriander seeds,cumin seed and fry,and then grind the ingredients to powder and mix salt.Then wash bitter gourd and cut  each one in to  four parts into   three by  fourths  downwards.Now take bitter gourd into bowl and mix tamarind water 15 ml and cook for 12 minuter.Then stuff the powder on each side of the bitter gourd without breaking it.


Method:

Heat a kadai and add oil.When oil is hot add mustard,chopped onions,cumin seed and fry.Now add stuffed bitter gourd and fry for 8 minutes. Now transfer stuffed bitter gourd to a serving bowl and Serve hot with plain rice

Points to Remember:

• Bitter gourd boil with tamarind water.Other wise its change bitter taste.
• We stuffed red chilli,salt,garlic,dry coconut mixed powder also.