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Slice bitter gourd and keep them in salt water for five minutes (optional)
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By soaking in salt water, bitterness reduces
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Heat oil and saute bitter gourd and green chilies.
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Add turmeric powder, tamarind paste, salt and 2 cups of water.
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Cook on low flame until tender.
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While it’s cooking, heat oil in a separate pan and add urad dal, red chilies, coriander seeds, and peppercorns.
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Once they are roasted, add coconut grate and saute for a while.
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Grind above roast by adding tomato paste.
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Add this paste to bitter gourd.
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Add toovar dal and cook further for a while.
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Once done, take off from the flame.
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Heat few drops of oil and fry mustard seeds and curry leaves.
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Pour these seasonings over Bitter gourd Pitlai Recipe.