Friday, 11 October 2013

Bitter Sweet, naturally !

Relishing 'karela' is an acquired taste. And I acquired it pretty late but once I did develop taste for it I don't mind eating it day, noon and night. So, to give karela a twist , I thought of using the natural tastes of karela and sweet potato and mixing them together ! 

* warning* :- This recipe has not many takers...it  is tailored for my taste buds only so in case you do take risk to make it, be prepared to eat it alone! )

Karela and Shakkar kand ( Bitter gourd and sweet potato) !

Ingredients:
Bitter Gourd - 250 grams
Sweet potato - 250 grams
onion - 1 ( chopped )
Aniseed ( Saunf) - 1 tsp
onion seeds ( Kalonji ) - 1 tsp
Cumin seed ( Jeera) - 1 tsp
Carom seeds (Ajwain) - 1tsp
salt, chili powder, coriander powder, mango powder ( amchoor ) 
Sugar - (optional )


Method : Take 2 tbsp hot oil in a non-stick pan. Tip in all seeds and immediately add onion . Saute it for a while and let it brown. Add karela. Stir and let it cook for 5 minute in low flames. Sweet potato can be added now along with all spices except amchoor and sugar . Cook for 15 min and keep stirring it. Now add remaining spices and cook for further 5 minutes. Serve hot with parantha. 


Enjoy !

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