Stuffed bitter gourd is a popular indian dish served with roti (indian bread) or rice. While picking the gourds small or medium size are preferred for better taste.

Ingredients:
- Bitter Gourd (medium size, 400 gm)
- Onion (chopped, 1/2 size)
- Coriander Powder ( 3 tsp)
- Red Chili Powder (kashmiri, 2 tsp)
- Sesame Seeds ( 1 1/2 tsp)
- Tamarind Juice (12 tsp)
- Turmeric Powder (1/2 tsp)
- Oil (10 tsp)
- Salt (to taste)

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hr
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Lunch \ Dinner
Yield: 8
Method:
- In a bowl add onions (sauteed optional for a better taste), coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, sesame seeds and salt.
- Mix all the above ingredients well.
- Make a vertical cut of bitter gourd to remove the seeds. Then stuff the dry spice ingredients.
- Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of tamarind juice.
- Tie a thread to tighten both the ends of bitter gourd. The spices remain intact by tying it.
- Do this with the remaining bitter gourd.
- In a broad skillet add oil and place gently all the bitter gourd.
- Cover with a lid to cook till it’s soft.
- Turn to the uncooked side and repeat the process till they are crisp and cooked nicely.
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Notes:
- The size of the bitter gourd is preferred either small or medium.
- Onion can be raw but for the better taste and flavor sautee the onion and then stuff alon with other dry ingredients.
- I used cast iron skillet but non stick can be substituted.
- Remove the thread once both the ends are sealed completely. But, flip as many times required.
- Add 1-2 tbs water if required while cooking the stuffed bitter gourd.