Bitter Gourd Pickle

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

• 2-3 nos Fresh Bitter gourd Pavakka
• 3 tsp Red chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp Asafoetida powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1 cup Tamarind water
• Coconut oil or refined oil As reqd for frying pavakka

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing bitter gourd pickle, first clean the bitter gourd and cut into thin pieces.

2. Step 2

   Put the cut bitter gourd pieces in the tamarind water for about five hours,.

3. Step 3

   Also add some salt into the tamarind water.After about five hours, remove the tamarind water and dry the bitter gourd pieces for about 2 hours in the sun light.4)Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the dried bitter gourd. When the bitter gourdpieces turn golden in colour take it out from the pan and allow to cool it.

4. Step 4

   Then mix red chilly powder, asafoetida powder and salt with the fried bitter gourd pieces.The fried bitter gourd pickle is ready and this can be used for lunch or dinner.