Karathe Kismur

Karathe Kismur

Karathe Kismur

Veg Vegan

A delicious salad-like dish made with bitter gourd, coconut, and spices, often served as a side with rice. It's noted for its unique combination of bitterness and sweetness.

Cuisines

Saraswat

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Bitter Gourd 1 large Bitter Gourd , sliced
Coconut 1 cup Coconut , freshly grated
Onion 1 medium Onion , thinly sliced
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
tamarind paste 1 teaspoon Tamarind paste
jaggery 1 teaspoon Jaggery
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the bitter gourd thoroughly and cut it into thin slices.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add the sliced bitter gourd and sauté until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4 In the same pan, add another tablespoon of coconut oil.
  5. 5 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  6. 6 Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  7. 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and sauté for a minute.
  8. 8 Add the grated coconut and mix well.
  9. 9 Add tamarind paste, jaggery, and salt. Stir until the jaggery dissolves.
  10. 10 Finally, add the fried bitter gourd slices and mix everything well.
  11. 11 Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.

Tips

For a less bitter taste, soak the sliced bitter gourd in salted water for 15 minutes before cooking.