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kakarakaya pulusu recipe
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kakarakaya pulusu recipe | bitter gourd curry | kakarakaya curry

easy kakarakaya pulusu recipe | bitter gourd curry | kakarakaya curry
Course curry
Cuisine andhra
Keyword kakarakaya pulusu recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for masala powder:

  • 2 tbsp peanut
  • 2 tbsp sesame
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • ¼ tsp methi / fenugreek
  • 4 dried red chilli

other ingredients:

  • 1 bitter gourd
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • pinch hing / asafoetida
  • 1 dried red chilli
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup tamarind extract
  • 1 tbsp jaggery
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

Instructions

  • firstly, slice bitter gourd to thick slices and remove seeds.
  • add 1 tsp salt and mix well.
  • allow to rest for 30 minutes. this helps to reduce the bitterness of bitter gourd.
  • now in a pan take 2 tbsp peanut, 2 tbsp sesame, 1 tsp chana dal, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp coriander seeds, ¼ tsp methi and 4 dried red chilli.
  • roast on low flame until it turns aromatic.
  • cool completely and blend to a fine powder. keep aside.
  • after resting bitter gourd in salt for 30 minutes, squeeze off the juice. this helps to reduce the bitterness.
  • in a large kadai heat 3 tbsp oil and fry bitter gourd slices.
  • and 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp chana dal, ½ tsp cumin, pinch hing and 1 dried red chilli.
  • splutter the tempering.
  • now add ½ onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
  • add in fried bitter gourd, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt and saute well.
  • now add in prepared masala powder and saute slightly.
  • further add 1 cup tamarind extract, 1 tbsp jaggery and mix well adjusting consistency as required.
  • cover and boil for 5 minutes or until oil separates.
  • finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy kakarakaya pulusu with hot steamed rice or chapati.