Bitter gourd curry

Ingredients

•         Bitter gourd            1\4 kg (cut into small pieces)
•         Tamarind  pulp           1\2 cup  
•          Jaggery  or sugar    lemon size
•          Onion                    3 (cut into small pieces)
•         Oil                         3tbs
•         Turmeric                1\4 tsp
•          Red chili powder    1 spoon
•          Rice powder           2 tbs   
•        Salt to taste

For seasoning

·              Cumin seeds           ¼ tsp

·             Mustard seeds         1\4 tsp
        Oil 1tbs                    1tsp

·         Procedure

1.       Heat oil in a thick bottom vessel and seasoning with mustard, cumin seeds.

2.       Add onion and fry till they become light brown.

3.       Add bitter gourd pieces and continue to fry for 5 minutes. 

4.       Now add tamarind juice, jaggery,  salt, red chillie powder and turmeric powder.

5.       Add sufficient water to Cook until bitter gourd pieces become soft.

6.       Add rice flour mixed in a little water in a cup and add it to the curry and mix well.

7.       Cook for 2 minutes.

8.       Serve with rice.