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

Karawila Sambola (Bitter gourd Sambol)

INGREDIENT

1 lbs Karawila (Bitter gourd/ bitter melon)

1 red onion

1 green chillie (optional)

2-3 tomatoes

1/2-1 lime

1/2 tsp sugar

Salt

Pepper

METHOD

Cut the Karawila into 1/8" thick slices and deep fry till golden brown.

Slice the onion and the tomato and add to a bowl. Next chop the green chillie in to very small pieces add to the bowl. Squeeze the lime juice and add salt and pepper to taste. Mix and serve immediately.

This goes well with rice and curry. 

Bitter Gourd with Eggs - Karavila Biththara samaga

INGREDIENT
1/2 lb Karavila (bitter melon or bitter gourd)
1 tbsp salt (or to taste)
1 scallion (loonu kola)
2 medium-sized onions
4 tbsp veg oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 small tomatoes, chopped
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

METHOD