Stuffed Bitter gourd /Gutti Kakarakaya Kura

Ingredients:

• 4-5 Bitter gourds/kakarakaya , split
• 2 tbsp Channa dal
• 1 tbsp Urad dal
• 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 5-6 Red chillies
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Besan
• Pinch of Turmeric powder
• 3 tbsp+ 1 tsp Oil

Method:

• Boil the bitter gourd pieces in water with some salt & turmeric powder till they are cooked.
• Drain & keep aside.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan & roast channa dal, urad dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds & red chillies till they r brown.
• Remove & grind to a fine powder.Mix Salt & besan along with this powder.
• Stuff this mixture into the bitter gourd.
• Heat oil in a pan & place these stuffed bitter gourd & fry them on medium heat till they are evenly browned.
• Remove & serve hot with rice.