Bitter gourd pickle

Preparation

• Marinate the bitter gourd pieces with some salt and keep it aside in a colander for some time. Squeeze out the water.
• Steam garlic pieces and bitter gourd pieces in a steamer separately. Wipe off the water and keep aside.
• Heat oil,splutter mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Now add chopped ginger and ginger paste.
• Add green chillies and saute it without losing the colour. Pour 1 cup water, vinegar, lemon juice and salt.
• When it starts to boil, add bitter gourd pieces and garlic. Remove from fire.
• Transfer to a dry bottle.Serve after a day or two.