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Kakarkai Pulusu / Karela gravy ~ Hot, sweet & tangy

  Pulusu's are part of the Andhra cuisine which tastes hot, sweet and tangy. These taste so great when relished a day later but can be taken with rice anytime. There are made with variety of veggies and millets / pulses each dish has a unique taste and wonderful health benefits. This Pulusu is a gravy kind curry where the bitterness of Bitter gourd/ Kakarkai / Karela  magically vanishes . Ingredients : - Bitter gourd / Kakarkai - 2 - Onion - 1 big or 2 medium - Green Chillies - 3-4 (slit) - Curry Leaves - Jeera - 1 tsp - Mustard seeds - 1 tsp - Channa Dal - 1 tsp - Urad dal - 1 tsp - Dry red chillies - 3-4 - Oil - 2 tbsps - Jaggery - a small piece or 1/2 tsp - Tamrind - lemon size ball - Turmeric - 1/2 tsp - Salt - as required - Chilli Powder - 1 tsp - Dhaniya Powder - 1 tsp - Water - Chopped Coriander Recipe :  1. Take the washed bitter gourd and cut into circles. Now in a bowl of salt water let these soak for 10 mins. Then under running water clean them. ...