PAVAKKAI THEEYAL

INGREDIENTS :
1 bitter gourd ( sliced to thin circles )
1 onion
1 tomato
tamarind pulp ( lemon size )
Salt as per taste
Chilli powder as per taste
1 tbsp rice flour
1 tsp Asafoetia powder

For grinding :
Coconut grated - 1 tbsp
1 tbsp chana dal , urad dal , coriander seeds ,
2 red chillies
Fenugreek seeds - few

For seasoning :
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds, urad dal
oil for deep frying

METHOD :
* Coat the bitter gourd pieces with flour , chilli powder , salt , asafoetida with little water and let it be for 10-20 mins
* Deep fry them and keep aside
* Dry roast all the items for grinding and grind them with little water
* Soak the tamarind pulp in warm water for 20 mins and extract a thick juice, keep it aside .
* Heat a kadai , do the seasoning , fry the onions with little salt , add the tomatoes and cook till done
* Now add the fried bittergourd pieces , add the tamarind pulp and the grinded masala
* Stir gently and let it cook for some 4-5 minutes
* By this time the gravy would be thickenough
* Remove from heat and garnish with curry leaves
* Serve hot with hot rice !!!