Recipe

Tasty preparation of BITTER GOURD LEAF

What you need
1 Fresh bitter gourd leaves – 2 cups
(Remove the stalk, should not be wet)
2 Raw mango – small pieces (quarter cup)
Or
Tamarind syrup – 1 teaspoon
3 Big onion – Chopped ¾ cup
4 Green chili – 1 chopped
5 Red chili powder – ½ teaspoon
6 Turmeric powder- A pinch
7 Coconut oil – 1 tablespoon
8 Mustard – ¼ Teaspoon
9 salt

How to do
Add coconut oil to the pan. When it is medium hot, add mustard, add onion, green chili and mango pieces, sauté few seconds, add chili and turmeric powder, then add leaves, mix well, add salt, keep in medium flame for few seconds. (If you are using tamarind, add along with the leaves).
Cover and keep in medium flame for 2 or 3 minutes.
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