Bitter Gourd with Mango curry

[cuterimza]

Ingredients:

5 Green Chillies
200 gms raw Mango
1tbsp Coconut Oil
300 gms Bitter Gourd
1 tsp Garlic, chopped
1 tsp Ginger, julienned
tsp Turmeric powder
tsp Red Chilli powder
tsp Coriander powder
100 gm Small Onions (Shallots)
1 Coconut, ground to a paste

For the Tempering

1 tsp Coconut Oil
2 dry Red Chillies
1 sprig Curry leaves
tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Small Onions (shallots), chopped


Method:
Wash and pat-dry the bitter ground. Cut lengthwise, deseed and cut into 1-inch pieces. Slice and boil till cooked.
Peel raw mango and cut into small slices.
Heat oil, add shallots, ginger and green chillies and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder. Cook for few minutes.
Add coconut paste and a little water. Put in raw mango slices and cook till alone.
Add cooked bitter ground, season and simmer.
Temper with mustard seeds, red chillies, shallots and curry leaves. Add to the curry just before taking off the heat.
Serve with rice.


Tip: Add a pinch of common salt and sugar to the cooking vegetable so as to avoid discoloration of spinach and green leafy vegetables.