Bittergourd masala

Ingredients:

• Finely chopped bitter gourd
• Chopped onion-1
• Green chillies-2
• Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp
• Poppy seeds-1 tsp
• Coriander powder-1 tsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Urad dhal-1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves-10 to 12
• Salt
• Oil

Directions:

1. In a bowl add water,bitter gourd and salt,keep aside for 1-2 hours
2. Heat oil in a pan on medium flame,add mustard seeds,urad dhal,green chilli,ginger garlic paste and onions,fry it till brown
3. Add the bitter gourd pieces,salt and cook it till get half cooked
4. Add the poppy seeds,coriander powder,curry leaves and cook it till get well cooked
5. Mash the bitter gourd pieces slightly
6. serve hot bitter gourd masala with rice or roti

"Now the bitterguord masala is ready to serve"