Kaippakka Achhar (Bitter Gourd Pickle)

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 200 g Kaippakka Bitter gourd
• 4 Tspns Green Chilli pieces
• 2 Tspns Ginger pieces
• 1 Tspn Garlic pieces
• 2 Tspns Vinegar
• 1 Tspn Asafoetida Powder
• ½ Tspn Mustard Seeds
• ½ Tspn Turmeric Powder
• 10 nos Curry leaves
• Salt, to taste
• 4 Tspns Sesame Oil

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Clean (also remove the seeds) and wash the Kaippakka (Bitter gourd). Then cut them into small pieces as shown in picture.

2. Step 2

   Add Turmeric Powder and Salt into the Kaippakka pieces, mix them well and set aside for about an hour.

3. Step 3

   Heat the Oil in a frying pan/Cheenachatti and burst the Mustard seeds in the hot Oil.

4. Step 4

   Add Green Chilli, Ginger and Garlic pieces also and stir the mix continuously.

5. Step 5

   When the colour of the Green Chilli, Ginger and Garlic pieces turns into golden, add the Kaippakka (Bitter gourd) pieces and stir it.

6. Step 6

   After about 3 minutes, add the Curry leaves into this mix and stir it further for about 5 minutes and turn off the heat and allow to cool the Achhaar. Then add Vinegar also and stir it well.

7. Step 7

   Kaippakka (Bitter gourd) Achhaar is ready. This Achhaar can serve with Parotta/Poori/cooked Rice etc. Always store this Kaippakka Achhaar in an air tight container/Jar so that it can keep afresh for the next 2 – 3 weeks.