Karotkhabi Khangau/ Bittergourd and Potato Manipur style Recipe

This use of potato and onions in this recipe helps in toning down the bitterness of Bittergourd. Though the original recipe does not use any souring agent I have drizzled some lime juice to balance the bitter taste. This is another subzi that goes well with both Rice and Roti.

Ingredients :

• 1 medium sized Bittergourd sliced into roundels
• 1 large potato deskinned and sliced
• 1 large onion chopped fine
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Chilly powder
• 1 green chilly
• 2 tbsps oil
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• Juice of one lemon

Method:

Heat oil in a pan. Drop in the cumin seeds. After they splutter add the Bittergourd roundels and salt. Roast on a gentle flame till half done. Drop in the onions and green chilly and roast till the, onions, are translucent. Add the potato, turmeric and chilly powder. Toss. Sprinkle a little water and cover and cook till done. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve hot.