Okra and Bitter Gourd Flavoured with Asafoetida (Indian)
Ingredients
- 9 oz Okra bhindi, washed, wiped dry, cut into pieces
- 5 oz Bitter gourd karela, cut into thin round slices
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- a pinch Asafoetida hing
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric haldi powder
- 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin jeera powder
- 1 tsp Coriander dhaniya powder
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix 2 tsp salt with the bitter gourd and keep aside for 1 hour. Squeeze out the liquid from the bitter gourd.
- Heat the oil in a pan; add asafoetida, okra, and bitter gourd. Saute over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- When cooked, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, sugar, and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes more and serve with roti or methi na theph
Calories: 186 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 22 mg
Potassium: 617 mg
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 4 g
Vitamin A: 1405 IU
Vitamin C: 89 mg
Calcium: 125 mg
Iron: 2 mg