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Bitter Gourd Sweet Pachadi

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A simple and tasty pachadi with bitter gourd. Goes well with idli, dosa or rice.
Bitter Gourd

Ingredients:
Bitter Gourd – 250 gms, chopped
Onions – 2, small, finely chopped
Coconut – 1/2, grated
Oil – 1 1/2 tblsp
Sambar Onions (Shallots) – 2 tblsp, finely chopped
Tomato – 1, finely chopped
Garlic – 1 clove, chopped
Jaggery – 1/3 cup
Salt as per taste
Mustard Seeds – little
Green Chillies – 1/2 to 1 tsp, chopped
Coriander Leaves – handful, chopped
Turmeric Powder – a pinch
Red Chilli Powder – little
Cumin Powder – little
Garam Masala Powder – little
Coriander Powder – little

Method:
1. Heat little oil in a pan.
2. Saute the bitter gourds for a minute or two and remove.
3. Keep aside.
4. Add the remaining oil to the pan.
5. Fry the mustard seeds for 10 seconds.
6. Add green chillies, sambar onions, onions, tomatoes, garlic, coriander leaves, salt and stir to mix well.
7. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes.
8. Add the masala powders and a little water.
9. After a minute add the reserved bitter gourds.
10. Cook for 15 minutes and add jaggery.
11. Keep stirring for a few minutes to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
12. Add coconut and remove from flame.
13. Mix well.
14. Serve with idli, dosa or rice.
15. Stays good for a day.

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Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar founded Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. A digital marketer by profession and a passionate food lover, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. With Awesome Cuisine, he combines his expertise in digital marketing with his deep love for food, sharing delicious recipes and inspiring others to appreciate the joy of cooking. Through Awesome Cuisine, he invites you to join him on a flavorful journey and discover the wonders of Indian cuisine.

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