Equipment
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 10 okra(Bhindi) ( 10-12 medium-sized okra)
- 3 bitter gourd (2-3 medium-sized bitter gourds)
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- ⅓ cup chopped tomato
- 2 small sized green chili
Spices
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Ground coriander
Seasoning
- salt (As per taste)
- 6 tbsp roasted and powdered sesame seeds
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp minced garlic
Oil
- 1½ tbsp oil (Any vegetable oil of your choice)
Water
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Add the cooking oil to a pan over medium heat.1½ tbsp oil
- Add cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.½ tsp cumin seeds
- Add the chopped green chili to the pan and sauté for a min.2 small sized green chili
- Next, add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes soft.⅓ cup chopped onion
- Add the sliced bitter gourds to the pan. Stir well and cook it for the next 5 minutes until soft.3 bitter gourd (2-3 medium-sized bitter gourds)
- Add all seasonings (turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, ginger, and garlic. Mix everything and cook for 2-3 minutes.½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder, ½ tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp Ground cumin, ½ tsp Ground coriander, 1 tsp minced ginger, 1 tsp minced garlic
- Then add okra to the pan. Combine everything well and saute for 5 minutes on medium heat.10 okra(Bhindi) ( 10-12 medium-sized okra)
- Then add diced tomatoes and cook them until it becomes mushy.⅓ cup chopped tomato
- Next, add powdered sesame seeds. Mix everything and add water to the pan. Let it simmer for 10 minutes on low heat covered.6 tbsp roasted and powdered sesame seeds , 1 cup water
- Let it simmer for 10 minutes on low heat with the lid on. Remember to stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Once cooked, add salt to taste and lemon juice. Combine everything well and serve with your favorite carbs(rice or roti.)salt, 1½ tbsp lemon juice
Video
Notes
#1. Sprinkle salt over bitter gourd slices 15 minutes before cooking. Rinse them afterward to reduce bitterness.
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and may not be exact.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 876mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1156IU | Vitamin C: 147mg | Calcium: 351mg | Iron: 6mg
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