Niguru with Chhurpi

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Ingredients

1 cup	bitter gourd (niguru)
1 cup	chhurpi (fermented cheese)
1 tablespoon	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the bitter gourd thoroughly and slice it into thin rounds.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add chopped onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
5. 5 Add turmeric powder and red chili powder, and stir well.
6. 6 Add the sliced bitter gourd and sauté for about 5 minutes.
7. 7 Add the chhurpi and mix well with the bitter gourd.
8. 8 Pour in the water and add salt to taste.
9. 9 Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the bitter gourd is cooked and the chhurpi has melted into the mixture.
10. 10 Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning if necessary.
11. 11 Serve hot with steamed rice.