Bitter gourd gravy curry

       Bitter gourd gravy curry 

  

  Bitter gourd gravy curry, prepared in a style reminiscent of traditional fish curry, is a bold and flavorful dish that balances the vegetable's natural bitterness with a rich, tangy, and spicy gravy. Sliced bitter gourd is first sautéed or shallow-fried to reduce its sharpness, then simmered in a tamarind and coconut based sauce infused with ground spices, garlic, ginger, and onions—much like a South Indian fish curry. The use of curry leaves and fenugreek seeds enhances the aroma, while the tamarind gives it a sour depth that mimics the tang typically associated with seafood curries. This vegetarian version carries the same intense flavors and gravy-soaked satisfaction, making it a hearty companion to steamed rice.

INGREDIENTS :-

* Bitter gourd - 1

* Chopped onion - 1/4 cup

 * Shallots - 7

* Tomato - 1

* Green chilli - 2

* Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp

* Chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp

* Coriander powder - 2 tsp

* Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

* Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp

* Grated coconut - 1/2 cup

 * Tamarind - 1 gooseberry sized

* Fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp

* Jaggery powder - 1/2 tsp

* Oil - 1 1/2 tbs

* Curry leaves - 1 spring

* Salt - to taste

METHOD :-

* To a small bowl add chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Add 2 tbs of water and mix. Set aside. 

* Cut the cleaned bitter gourd into small pieces. 

* Add this to a bowl along with 1 tbs salt. 

* Let it sit for 20 minutes. 

* After 20 minutes squeeze out the water from the bitter gourd. 

* Heat a khadai, add oil when it becomes hot add the squeezed bitter gourd. 

* Shallow fry it in medium to high flame until slightly change the color. 

* Remove the fried bitter gourd from the flame. 

* To the same khadai with oil add fenugreek seeds. Wait to pops up.

* To this add chopped onion. Saute it till it becomes light brown color. 

* Then add ginger garlic paste and slitted green chilli. 

* Saute it until the raw taste is gone. 

* Once it done add the chilli powder mixture. (That we have already mixed with water) 

* Mix it well. Then add chopped tomato. Saute it until the oil separates. 

* Once it done add the fried bitter gourd pieces and  shallots pieces. 

* Mix it for 1-2 minutes. 

* After that add curry leaves and tamarind water nearly 1 1/2 cups of water and salt. 

* Allow to boil until the raw taste of tamarind is completely reduced. 

* Meanwhile add the grated coconut and fennel seeds to a mixer jar. 

* Grind it to a fine paste by adding enough water. 

* After the raw taste of tamarind is gone, add the coconut paste to the curry along with jaggery powder. Adjust the consistency according to you. Mix it. 

* When it starts bubbling. Turn off the flame. 

* Tasty bitter gourd gravy curry us ready. 

ENJOY!!!!!