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Bitter gourd Chutney Recipe | Haagala Chutney

Bitter gourd chutney is all taste balanced, delicious tasting chutney.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Author: Sumana

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Chopped bittergourd pieces
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1.5 tsp Split blackgram lentils
  • 1.5 tsp White sesame seeds
  • 2 nos. Red chillies
  • 1/2 cup Fresh coconut
  • Marble sized Tamarind
  • 3 tsp Jaggery powder
  • 1.5 tsp Salt

Instructions

Preparation

  • Add turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp salt to the chopped bittergourd pieces. Mix and let it marinate for 20 minutes. This helps in reducing bitterness of the veggie.
    bitter gourd chutney step 1

Method

  • Roast the sesame seeds in medium flame with constant stirring followed by split black gram lentils and red chillies. Transfer the roasted ingredients to a plate.
    bitter gourd chutney step 2
  • Next roast grated coconut till it turns slightly brown.
    bitter gourd chutney step 3
  • Add some water to the marinated bittergourd, squeeze and add it to pan. Roast them as well till it changes color slightly.
    bitter gourd chutney step 4
  • Add all the roasted ingredients to a mixer. Include jaggery, salt and tamarind. Grind all the ingredients together to coarse paste adding water as needed.
    bitter gourd chutney step 5
  • Delicious bittergourd chutney is ready to serve with rice and dosa.
    Easy bitter gourd chutney

Notes

  • Reducing the bitterness through marination and roasting of the veggie is essential. Otherwise chutney turns bitter.
  • Adjust jaggery and tamarind depending upon the bitterness of bitter gourd.