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Bitter Gourd Sauce Recipe Video

This spicy recipe will make the bitter gourds most delectable to taste. It is also an authentic recipe from Kerala, India.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyServings6

CuisineKeralaCourseSide Dish

TasteSpicyMethodSimmered

DishChutneyVegetarianVegetarian

Main IngredientBitter Gourd, VegetableInterest GroupEasy

Ingredients

	Bittergourd	2 Cup (32 tbs), thinly sliced
	Onion	1 Medium, thinly sliced
	Powdered jaggery	1 Cup (16 tbs)
	Red chilly powder	1⁄2 Teaspoon
	Turmeric powder	1⁄2 Teaspoon
	Tamarind paste	2 Tablespoon (To Taste)
	Oil	1 Teaspoon
	Mustard seeds	1 Teaspoon
	Curry leaves	1 Tablespoon
	Oil	1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 198 Calories from Fat 19

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2 g3.4%

Saturated Fat 0.26 g1.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 38.8 mg1.6%

Total Carbohydrates 46 g15.4%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.6%

Sugars 37.2 g

Protein 2 g3.6%

Vitamin A 7.9% Vitamin C 116.9%

Calcium 6.5% Iron 7.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Heat oil & saute the onions. Add the bittergourd. Fry for 5 minutes until they turn light brown. Add red chilly powder and turmeric powder. Stir well. Then add tamarind, jaggery, salt and enough water to cook the bittergourd. Stir occasionally. Cook until the chutney becomes thick.
Seasoning
Heat oil and splutter the mustard seeds. Add curry leaves and pour this on top of the chutney. Mix well and serve hot with rice.

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Editors Review

Make the most of the healthy and nutritional properties of bitter gourd by trying out this bitter gourd sauce. This Indian flavored sauce is a spicy accompaniment to your meal. This is definitely one of the innovative ways to utilize bitter gourd in your meal.

Comments

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tanya3286 says :

i would like to try it some time.. we have mashed bitter gourd with potatoes and a stir fried bitter gourd recipe with either diced pumpkin or potatoes or both, but this sure is unique! :)

Posted on: 2 November 2009 - 12:25pm