Haagalakayi Gojju

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Ingredients

1 medium	bitter gourd (haagalakayi)
1 tablespoon	tamarind paste
2 tablespoons	jaggery
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 tablespoon	coriander seeds
1 teaspoon	black gram (urad dal)
1 teaspoon	split chickpeas (chana dal)
1 pinch	asafoetida
2 tablespoons	grated coconut
3 tablespoons	cooking oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
—	salt to taste
1 cup	water
1 sprig	curry leaves

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the bitter gourd thoroughly and slice it into thin rounds.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and add the sliced bitter gourd. Fry until they turn golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. 3 In the same pan, dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal until they are golden and aromatic.
4. 4 Add the grated coconut and roast for another minute. Allow this mixture to cool.
5. 5 Grind the roasted mixture into a smooth paste with a little water.
6. 6 In a pan, heat the remaining oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add asafoetida and curry leaves.
7. 7 Add the ground paste and sauté for a couple of minutes.
8. 8 Mix in the tamarind paste, jaggery, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
9. 9 Add the fried bitter gourd slices and 1 cup of water. Stir well.
10. 10 Allow the gojju to simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
11. 11 Adjust salt and jaggery as per taste and serve hot.