Bitter gourds are our family favourite and we love any dishes done with bittergourds. “Puddi Saghle ” is basically a side dish which is also doe with capsicums,brinjals ,lady’s fingers….. but puddi saghle with bittergourds differs a bit in the procedure.
Ingredients:-
1. bittergourd – 2 chopped very finely
2. Onion – 1 medium sized
3. Coconut grated – 1 and half cups
4. Corriander seeds – 2 tsp
5. Red chillies – 10 to 15 nos
6. Tamarind – marble sized
7. Green chillies – 3 to 4
Ingredients:-
1. bittergourd – 2 chopped very finely
2. Onion – 1 medium sized
3. Coconut grated – 1 and half cups
4. Corriander seeds – 2 tsp
5. Red chillies – 10 to 15 nos
6. Tamarind – marble sized
7. Green chillies – 3 to 4
Method ;-
- Apply salt to the chopped bitter gourds and keep for almost half an hour.
- Later squeeze the bitter juice out of it .and deep fry them in oil till they turn crisp and brown in color and keep it aside.
- Now in lil oil fry the coriander and red chillies together for a while.
- Grind coconut along with the fried ingredients and tamarind adding sufficient water. (take care not to make it too watery)
- Take a kadayi and heat some oil …
- Splutter some mustard and add the chopped onion and green chillies.
- Saute till they turn transparent.
- Now add the fried bitter gourd n saute for a while..
- To this add the ground coconut ,mix well and keep on low flame.
- Stir in between and cook till the water is absorbed nicely .
Your tasty Saghle is ready to be served.
Konkani Khann Anik Jevan 
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