BITTER GOURD VEGETABLE

Ingredients :

Bitter gourd skinned and cut into thin round slices - 1
onions chopped fine - 1 big or 2 medium
tomatoes chopped fine - 2
red chilli powder - 1 tbsp
turmeric powder - 1 tsp
salt to taste
salt for marinating the sliced gourd
coriander powder - 1 tsp
cumin powder - 1 tsp
coriander leaves for garnishing

Method :

In a bowl, marinate the gourd slices in salt and keep for aside for an hour. this will leave water with which the bitterness of the gourd may also go off
in addition, wash it under plain water
In a pan, heat the oil and splutter cumin seeds
add turmeric powder and saute it for a min
add onions and saute till it becomes brown.
add the tomatoes and saute till it becomes soft
add salt, chilli powder, coriander-cumin powder and saute for 5 mins (you can add garam masala if you wish)
add the sliced bitter gourd and mix well
garnish coriander leaves