Kakarakaya Kura

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Ingredients

	250 grams	Bitter Gourd , sliced
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 cup	Onion , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 cup	Tomato , chopped
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the bitter gourd thoroughly and cut it into thin slices.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
3. 3 Once the seeds splutter, add a pinch of asafoetida.
4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well.
7. 7 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
8. 8 Add the sliced bitter gourd and salt to taste. Mix everything well.
9. 9 Cover and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bitter gourd is cooked and tender.
10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.