Bitter Gourd Fry

2 Tbsp Oil1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds

1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1 Tbsp Urad Dal
1 Tbsp Channa Dal

1 Cup Onion, Sliced
1 Sprig Curry Leaves
1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 Tsp Salt

2 and 3/4 lb Bitter Guard, Chopped into 1/2 Moon Shape, Seeds Removed (10 Cups Chopped)
2 and 3/4 Tsp Salt

3 and 3/4 Tsp Red Chili Powder (1/4+1/8 Tsp / 1 Cup of Bitter Melon)
1/2 Tsp Garam Masala Powder

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it start to splutter, add cumin seed, urad dal, channa dal, fry till the color of the dal changes.

Add onion slices, curry leaves, turmeric powder, salt and fry for 1 minutes in medium flame.

Add bitter guard pieces, salt mix well, close the pan and cook in medium flame for 5 minutes.

Add red chili powder and garam masala, mix well, close the pan and cook for 10 more minutes in medium.

1 Cup Water

Add water, mix well, close the pan and cook for 10 minutes in medium flame.

1/4 Cup Water

Add water, mix well, close the pan and cook for 15 more minutes.

Yields: 4 Cups
Taste Note: Tastes

Method: 2

Tamarind, Big Gooseberry Size
3/4 Cup Water

Heat water and tamarind juice for 5 minutes. Allow it to cool and make tamarind water.

2 Tbsp Oil
1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds
1 Tsp Urad Dal
1 Stem Curry Leaves

3 Cup Bitter Gourd, Chopped into Thin 1/2 Moon Shape

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add mustard seeds, when it starts to splutter, add urad dal, curry leaves, when the color of the dal changes, add bitter gourd, mix well and fry for 5 minutes.

14 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 Tbsp Red Chili Powder (1/2 Tsp / 1 Cup Chopped Bitter Gourd)
1/8 Tsp Asafoetida
3/4 Tsp Salt

Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, salt, mix well, fry for 5 more minutes.

Add tamarind water, mix well, close the pan and allow it to cook for another 15 more minutes. Stir in between.

Taste Note: Tastes