Martorell INGREDIENTS:
3 medium Karela – Bitter Melon (I use Chinese ones as they are not as bitter as the ones found in Fiji)
2 tsp corriander powder
3tbs tamrind pulp
1/2 tsp tumeric powder
1/2 tsp cumin (lightly roasted)
3/4 tsp paprika powder
4 cloves garlic
3 tbs cooking oil
chili and salt ajdust to your own to taste
fresh curry leaves
http://littlemagonline.com/tag/pat-ast/ METHOD
Wash,Peel and deseed the bitter melon (do not throw away any peels or seed)
Mix the peels,seeds, and all the above ingredients in a blender and pulse until it becomes a fine paste.
Add about 3 tbs oil in a non stick pan and cook the masala paste until the oil separates from the paste.
Stuff the karela with the paste and tie with a thread or kitchen twine so it does not leak while cooking.
In a fry pan add 4 tbs oil and add stuffed karela and fry on medium to low heat while frequently turning until all sides are dark.
Serve with Roti
