Fry Karela on Tava

Ingredients:

3 to 4 Bitter Gourds,
3 tbs oil
A pinch asafetida(hing)
½ tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp Red chilly powder
¼ tsp fennel powder
¼ tsp dry mango (amchur) powder
Jaggery
Salt

Method:

1. Wash the bitter gourd properly and peel the rough skin.
2. Cut bitter gourd in circle shape.
3. Sprinkle salt on it and keep aside for 20-30 minutes.
4. After that wash the bitter gourd properly and drain all the water.
5. Mix turmeric powder, fennel powder, coriander powder, chilly powder, dry mango powder in separate bowl and apply it on the bitter gourd.
6. Fine cut the jaggary and add it in bitter gourd.
7. Heat oil on the iron tava.
8. Add cumin seeds and hing.
9. When they crackle add bitter gourd. Sprinkle little water and mix all properly.
10. Keep stirring for some time on sallow heat.
11. When water absorbs increase the heat and keep stirring.
12. When bitter gourd turns black remove it from heat.

Note: A complete Jain recipe.

Making time: 40 minutes
Serves: 3 persons
Shelf life: Best fresh