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                                   PITLAI
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetarian                       Indian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       md           Bitter gourds (karela)
      3/4   cn           Chickpeas
      1/2   c            Cooked toovar dal
    3                    Green chillies slit
    1 1/2   ts           Tamarind paste
    3                    Red dry chillies
    2       ts           Urad dal
    1 1/2   ts           Coriander seeds
      1/2   c            Grated coconut
                         Peppercorns
      1/2   ts           Jaggery or sugar
                         Turmeric -- to taste
                         Salt -- to taste
                         Mustard seeds (seasoning)
                         Curry leaves -- seasoning
                         Oil -- seasoning
 
   Slit karela into four quarters and cut 1/2 inch thick
   pieces across. In a little oil, saut‚ cut karelas and
   green chillies. Add 2 cups water, tamarind, turmeric
   and salt. Let simmer until karelas are tender. Add
   chickpeas and jaggery/sugar. While karelas are
   cooking, in another pan sprinkle a little oil and fry
   coriander seeds, urad dal, red chillies and
   peppercorns until well roasted. Add coconut, stir a
   min or two and then grind in a blender. Add a little
   tomato paste if handy for color. Blend in coconut
   paste into the karela-tamarind mixture. Add the dal.
   Mix well and reheat a till it begins to simmer. Take
   off stove. Pour seasoning on top.
   
     U15297@uicvm.bitnet (Shyamala Parameswaran)
  
 
 
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