Bittermelon Theeyal (Roasted coconut curry

Bittermelon Theeyal

Bitter melon thinly sliced 1.5" long     1 cup

Oil                                                    3 tbsp
Pureed creamed coconut                   1 pak (180g)(i used grace)
Tamarind paste                                  1/2 tsp
Shallot                                                 2
Red chilli powder                                 1tsp
Coriander powder                                2tbsp
Geera                                                   1/4tsp
Mustard seed                                        1/4 tsp
Curry leaves                                           2 leaves

In a large pan add oil. when the oil heats add bitter melon and fry well. Keep it aside. Make a paste with  chilli powder coriander powder and gerra. In the left over oil splatter mustard seeds then add sliced shallots. turn the heat down and add the chilli  paste fry in low heat until the oil comes out clear. Remove the marinade from the heat and keep it aside with the biter melon. Turn the heat to medium add the coconut puree  and fry untill it turns golden brown . Stirring constanly while you are browning the coconut.Be sure not to burn it. Add 2 cups of water, marinade , bitter melon and salt. Cook untill the bitter melon is cooked well. mix the tamerind paste with litte water add to the curry cook for 5 more minutes.

Theeyal is good with rice. You can aso substitute other vegetables like long beens, egg plant, drum stick etc.
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