Karathe Kismuri

Karathe Kismuri

Karathe Kismuri

Veg Vegan

A bitter gourd salad mixed with grated coconut, green chilies, and spices, offering a distinct taste typical of Konkani cuisine.

Cuisines

Konkani

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
Onion 1 medium Onion , thinly sliced
Coconut 1 cup Coconut , fresh grated
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 tablespoon Jaggery
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the bitter gourd thoroughly and chop it into small pieces.
  2. 2 Sprinkle some salt over the chopped bitter gourd and let it sit for 10 minutes to reduce bitterness.
  3. 3 Rinse the salted bitter gourd pieces and squeeze out excess water.
  4. 4 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
  6. 6 Add chopped onion and sauté until they turn translucent.
  7. 7 Add the bitter gourd pieces and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  8. 8 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  9. 9 Add tamarind paste and jaggery, mix well.
  10. 10 Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the bitter gourd is tender.
  11. 11 Add fresh grated coconut and mix thoroughly.
  12. 12 Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Tips

Adjust the amount of jaggery based on your preference for sweetness.