Khatta-Meetha Karela(Sour N' Sweet Bitter Gourd) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 kg karela (bittergourd)
2 -3 tablespoons tamarind pulp
2 teaspoons salt
3 -4 teaspoons coriander powder (I use 3tsp)
2 teaspoons saunf
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
2 tablespoons water
1 pinch hing
3 tablespoons crushed gur
salt
cilantro (for garnishing)

Preparation

Wash bittergourd.
Scrape it nicely.
Make a long slit in the center.
Apply salt in the slit.
Remove seeds of the bittergourd.
Now add the stuffing.
Stuffing-------------.
Put tamarind pulp in a bowl.
Add 2 tsp salt, corriander and chilli powders and saunf powder.
Mix well.
Fill the bittergourd with this stuffing.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add cumin seeds and hing.
Allow to crackle.
Add bittergourd.
Cook on all sides on low heat.
Remove from heat once cooked.
Add water.
Cover with a lid.
Occasionally stir.
Cook on low flame for 15-20 minutes.
Uncover.
Add gur.
Mix well so as to let it melt.
Garnish with cilantro.
Serve hot with rotis.