This bittergourd is known as " mithi pavakkai " in tamil. It is just 2 cms in size.
Small bittergourd - ¼ kg
Amchur powder - 2 tsp
Tamarind paste - 2 tsp
Salt
Jaggery - to taste
Grind together:
Tomato - 1 ( deskin)
Grated coconut - 2 tbsp
Green chillies - 3-4
To temper:
Ghee + oil - 4 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Green chillies - 3,4
If the bitter gourds are small, use them whole, or cut into two.
Cut the ends & slit into two.
Smear salt, haldi & amchur powder.
Add little water & soak for 15 mts.
Then remove & squeeze them.
Heat oil & ghee, temper & add the bittergourds & shallow fry till brown.
Add tamarind paste, salt, haldi & 1 cup water.
Allow to boil.
When the vegetable becomes soft, add the ground paste & jaggery.
Simmer everything together for a few mts.