Karela Masala

Ingredients

 * 2-3 medium-sized bittergourds, seeded and cut into thin slices
 * 1 Onion, finely chopped
 * 2 tomatoes, chopped
 * 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped
 * 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
 * 1 tsp cumin seeds
 * 1/2 tsp red chili powder
 * 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
 * 1/2 tsp coriander powder
 * 1/4 tsp garam masala
 * 1/4 tsp amchoor (dried mango powder, available at the local Indian grocery store)
 * salt, to taste
 * 2 tbsp cooking oil

Directions
Saute cumin seeds in hot oil in a deep pan. once it begins to sizzle, add in onions and green chillies. Fry till onions tenderize and brown.

Add red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder and salt and saute to blend in spices.

Add in chopped tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste and amchoor, and fry till tomato juices dry up.

Add salt and sliced bitter-gourd and cover cook for 7-8 minutes till done. Sprinkle garam masala on top.

Enjoy with warm rotis and side of piping hot dal.

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