Wash and slice the bittergourd in to very thin slices. Spread on a tray and sun-dry them till crisp. I got 1/2 cup of dry bittergourd slices.

Heat a heavy bottom pan adding some oil and sundried bittergourd slices. Roast them in medium flame till they turn little brown. Transfer them over a plate.

Next roast the blackgram lentils followed by chickpea lentils, sesame seeds and red chillies. The lentils would turn brown and chillies would puff up when they get roasted. Transfer all the roasted ingredients and let them cool down. You can add tamarind with red chillies while roasting.

Take roasted ingredients in a mixer/blender. Include salt and jaggery. Powder them together bit coarsely. After cooling it down, store it in airtight container.

Healthy and unique bittergourd cchutney powder is ready. Serve it with dosa and idli.

Ensure bittergourd slices are dried completely and moisture free before roasting.

If you don't prefer jaggery, you can skip it. But little sweetness balances the taste very well. So I would encourage to add.

It pairs well with dosa and idli.