Karele ke Chilke ki Sabzi

Ingredients 

• 1 cup bitter gourd peel (karele ke chilke), washed 2-3 times in salt water and drained thoroug
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup chopped onions 
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 medium tomato, roughly chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
• Fresh mint sprigs to garnish

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and sauté till the colour changes. Add onion, mix and sauté till onion turns golden brown.
2. Add turmeric powder and salt and sauté for a minute. Add bitter gourd peels, red chilli powder and coriander powder and mix well. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.
3. Add tomato and garlic paste, mix well, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Transfer subji into a serving bowl and serve hot garnished with fresh mint sprigs.