Kakarakaya Pulusu in Telugu | How to Cook Bitter Gourd Recipe in Telugu

1. Bitter gourd – 1/4 Kg
2. Onions – 1 Cup
3. Tamarind – 30 Grams
4. Curry Leaves – 1/2 Cup
5. Green Chillies – 2
6. Chilli Powder – 2 Teaspoons
7. Salt
8. Turmeric Powder – 1/2 Teaspoon
9. Cumin Seeds – 1/2 Teaspoon
10. Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 Teaspoon
11. Sesame Seeds Powder – 2 Teaspoons
12. Coriander Seeds Powder – 1 Teaspoon
13. Sugar – 1 Teaspoon

Wash and clean bitter gourds. They don’t need to be peeled.

Cut off the ends and cut into circles.

Mix 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder.

Close the lid and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Soak tamarind and juice it.

After 20 minutes, press the pieces. This will remove the bitter juice.

It is not compulsory to follow this process.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1

cup onions and fry. Fry till onions turn brown. Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder,

1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste and mix.

Fry for a minute and add bitter gourd pieces.

Mix, close the lid and cook on low flame. Add green chillies, curry leaves and mix.

Cook for 5 minutes and add 2 teaspoons chilli powder, 1 teaspoon salt,

1 teaspoon coriander seeds powder, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds powder and mix. Mix.

Juice tamarind and add water to curry. Add 1 teaspoon sugar.

Cook till required consistency is obtained. Add coriander leaves and mix. Garam masala powder could also be added.