Stuffed Bittergourd with Coconut

Time 20 min

Ingredients

Bitter gourd 2-3 medium size

Grated fresh coconut 1/2 cup

Asafoetida 1/4  tsp

Red chili powder 3/4tsp

Ginger garlic paste 1/4 tsp

Coriander cumin powder ¼ tsp

Cumin seeds ½ tsp

Turmeric powder ¼ tsp

Salt to taste

Oil 2 tbsp

Method

Clean the bitter gourd. Chop into size of 2-3 inch keeping the round shape intact.

Heat oil in pan add asafoetida, turmeric powder, cumin seeds. After cumin seeds crackles Then add cut bitter gourd. Mix well. Do not add water. Cover the lid and cook for 5-6 min till it becomes tender. Switch off the flame. Allow it to cool. In a separate bowl take red chili powder, ginger garlic paste, coconut, salt, cumin coriander powder, mix well. Stuff this  mixture to cooked bitter gourd. Now heat the oil in pan, add stuffed bitter gourd, fry for about 7-8 min on low flame. Do not add water. Meanwhile stir well to avoid burning.

Tip

U need to add little more oil to avoid adding water. If u add water its taste differs so I avoid.