KAKARAKAYA KURA | BITTER GOURD CURRY WITH JAGGERY

Cuisine: Andhra Pradesh, India

INGREDIENTS:

Bitter gourd – 500g

Onion – 4 medium

Oil – 6 tablespoons

Chili powder – ½ teaspoon

Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon

Salt – as required

Tamarind paste – ½ teaspoon

Jaggery – 6 tablespoons

Water – 1 cup

METHOD:

1. Wash the bitter gourds and remove the seeds. Cut them into small pieces.

2. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the onion and fry until soft.

3. Add the chopped bitter gourd, salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, tamarind paste and jaggery. Add water and cover with a lid.

4. Cook until the bitter gourd is soft, the water has evaporated, and the curry becomes thick.