Kanchaal Sasmi

You will need:
Kanchaal /Bittergaurd/Hagalkai - 2 no.s

Masala
Coconut - 1/2 dessicated coconut
Red Chilies - 4-6
Mustard Seeds -1 1/2 tsp
Tamarind- 1/2 lemon size
Turmeric -1 pinch
Salt to taste
Urad dal Seasoning

Sasmi Masala: Grind Grated Coconut + Red Chilies + mustard seeds + Turmeric + Tamarind


Cut kanchal and soak it in salt and turmeric powder.
Squeeze out as much liquid from it so that the bitterness goes away.
Fry it in oil. Cook it with salt.
Add the Masala and cook further.
Add Seasoning (Mustard Seeds, Uddina bele, red chilies and curry leaves).

Goes very well with Rice
Serves about 3-4 people