Step 1

in a large kadai heat 4 tsp oil and splutter ½ tsp jeera, ½ tsp fennel, and few curry leaves.

Step 2

add ½ onion, ½ tsp ginger garlic paste and 1 chilli. saute well making sure onions are cooked well.

Step 3

squeeze of the bitter gourd and add to the kadai.

Step 4

saute for a minute making sure the bitter gourd is roasted.

Step 5

now add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.

Step 6

saute on low flame, making sure the spices are cooked well.

Step 7

further, add ¾ cup tamarind extract and 1 tbsp jaggery.

Step 8

cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the bitter gourd are cooked well.

Step 9

finally, add coriander leaves and enjoy bitter gourd curry with hot steamed rice or chapati.