Khatta Meetha Karela: Bitter Gourd Recipe

Ingredients (17)

• 4 tender karelas (bitter gourds)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or canola or sunflower oil
• 6 curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon raw mango powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon grated jaggery
• Cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish