Bitter gourd pickle

Ingredients

• Bitter Gourd    2 big(sliced lengthwise)
• Green chillies   10 Slited length wise
• Garlic   1/2 cup
• Sesame oil    2 tablepsoons
• Fenugreek seeds  1/4 teaspoon
• Ginger 1 teaspoon (choppeed)
• Ginger paste      1 tablepsoon
• Vinegar    2 tablepsoons
• Lemon jiuce   2 tablepsoons
• Salt as required

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.

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