Ingredients: Kakarakaya/Bitter gourd:1/4 kg cut to 1/2 inch pieces (Soak in Tamarind and salt water for 4-5 hours to remove bitterness if required) Tamarind: medium Lemon size Turmeric: 1/4 tsp Ginger garlic paste: 1/2 tsp Salt to taste Onion chopped: 1 medium Green chillies:2-3 slit and chopped Red chilli powder:1 tsp Oil: 1 tsp Methi powder:1/4 tsp Dhaniya powder:1 tsp Ava podi:1/4 tsp Jeera powder:1/2 tsp Curry leaves: 7-8 Coriander: 1/2 bunch chopped roughly bigger Procedure: Heat oil in a pan and add onions and green chillies and fry till golden brown Add kakarakaya pieces and fry till golden brown and cooked. Add curry leaves, turmeric and ginger garlic paste fry a little. Add tamarind water and let it boil till for 5-6 minutes Add salt, Red chilli powder and boil for 3-4 minutes Add the rest of powders and let it boil for 2-3 minutes Add the coriander and remove from flame Kakarakaya pulusu is ready to be served tastes best with hot boiled rice.
