Bittergourd Pitlai
by sumagandlur
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A spicy bitter gourd or karela vegetable preparation. . . . Bittergourd pitlai is a typical south indian recipe. The pitlai is easy to prepare and quite healthy!
Method- Heat 1 tsp oil in a kadhai, add the red chillies, 1 tbsp of chana dal and coriander seeds and saute for 2 minutes.
- Cool and blend in a mixer along with coconut into smooth paste. Keep aside.
- Pressure cook the toovar dal and remaining 2 tbsp of chana dal till soft. Keep aside.
- Heat enough water in a deep pan, add the bitter gourd slices along with salt, turmeric powder, 2 tbsp of tamarind juice and cook till the bitter gourd are cooked.
- Drain the excess water and keep aside.
- Boil remaining tamarind juice for a while, add the ground paste and mix well and cook.
- Add the cooked bitter gourd bits and cooked dals and mix well. When the liquid starts boiling, remove from the flame and season with mustard, asafoetida and curry leaves.
- Serve hot.
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This recipe was contributed by sumagandlur on 17 Aug 2011
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