Karawila (bitter gourd) curry with coconut milk

INGREDIENT

Two Bitter gourds de-seeded and sliced thinly 

1 tsp Cummin

1/2 tspTurmeric

1 tsp Chillie powder

1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

Salt to taste

Half cup coconut milk

Juice of half a lime or lemon

1/2 onion

1/2 tomato

METHOD

Soak the clean and cut gourd for a few minutes in salt and turmeric. Squeeze out the water after a while and set aside the gourd.

Sautee Onion, mustard seeds and wait till they start splattering. Add the cummin, turmeric and chillie powder. Stir it a few seconds. Quickly add the gourd and stir it a bit. Add the tomato, salt, about 1/4 cup water and the coconut milk. 

Let it cook completely stirring occasionally.

When done, add lime/lemon juice. Check for taste. The lime/lemon minimizes the bitterness of the gourd.