Pitlai

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PITLAI

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Indian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 md Bitter gourds (karela)
3/4 cn Chickpeas
1/2 c Cooked toovar dal
3 Green chillies slit
1 1/2 ts Tamarind paste
3 Red dry chillies
2 ts Urad dal
1 1/2 ts Coriander seeds
1/2 c Grated coconut
Peppercorns
1/2 ts Jaggery or sugar
Turmeric -- to taste
Salt -- to taste
Mustard seeds (seasoning)
Curry leaves -- seasoning
Oil -- seasoning

Slit karela into four quarters and cut 1/2 inch thick
pieces across. In a little oil, saut‚ cut karelas and
green chillies. Add 2 cups water, tamarind, turmeric
and salt. Let simmer until karelas are tender. Add
chickpeas and jaggery/sugar. While karelas are
cooking, in another pan sprinkle a little oil and fry
coriander seeds, urad dal, red chillies and
peppercorns until well roasted. Add coconut, stir a
min or two and then grind in a blender. Add a little
tomato paste if handy for color. Blend in coconut
paste into the karela-tamarind mixture. Add the dal.
Mix well and reheat a till it begins to simmer. Take
off stove. Pour seasoning on top.

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