Kakarakaya Pulusu

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Ingredients

	2 medium	Bitter Gourd , sliced
	2 tablespoons	Tamarind , pulp
	1 tablespoon	Jaggery
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Fenugreek Seed
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 cup	Water
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the bitter gourds thoroughly and cut them into thin round slices.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Allow them to splutter.
3. 3 Add the sliced bitter gourds to the pan and sauté until they turn slightly golden brown.
4. 4 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
5. 5 Pour in the tamarind pulp and water. Stir to combine.
6. 6 Add jaggery and mix until it dissolves completely.
7. 7 Cover and cook on a low flame until the bitter gourds are tender and the flavors are well absorbed, about 20 minutes.
8. 8 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.