Sautéed bitter gourd
Ayurvedic recipe Sautéed Bitter Gourd
SERVES : 2
INGREDIENTS :
- 1 medium bitter gourd, trimmed, cut into half, deseeded and sliced thinly
- 1 tsp recommended spice mix
- 1-2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh yogurt
- Rock salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
METHOD
- Blanch the bitter gourd slices in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes. Drain.
- In a large pan or wok, heat the ghee till it is clear.
- Toss in the cumin seeds and stir briefly, being careful not to burn the seeds.
- Add the bitter gourd, yogurt, spice mix and salt, mix well and sauté for about 5 minutes, till the gourd is fork tender.
- Remove from heat, garnish with the cilantro and serve hot with flatbreads or a grain of your choice.
