Oil - 1 tsp + 1 tbsp.
Thuvar Dhal - 1 tbsp.
Red Chillies - 3
Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp.
Mustard - 1 teaspoon
Urad dhal - 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida Powder - a pinch
Curry Leaves - few
Bittergourd - 2, diced and blanched in hot boiling water
Tamarind juice - 1 cup
Turmeric - 1/4 teaspoon
Jaggery - 1 teaspoon
Salt
Heat 1 tsp Oil in a skillet. Add Thuvar dhal, Red Chillies, and Sesame seeds until aromatic and turn off heat, Allow this mixture to cool down completely and grind to a fine powder.
Heat 1 tbsp. Oil in a medium pan. Temper Mustard,Urad dhal and Asafoetida and Curry leaves.
Add the blanched Bitter gourd pieces and fry for few minutes.
Add Tamarind juice along with Turmeric, Jaggery and required Salt. Stir well and cook closed for a 10 min.
Finally stir in the prepared Sesame powder and mix well. Cook closed for five more min and remove from heat.
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