Karthiya Pacchatti is a tasty & easy to make curry for rice .It is an example of the clever use of veggies when they are in season to be used later when they are not ! First lets see how we can preserve this !
When you get Bitter gourds in plenty at cheap rates Clean well & cut into medium thick roundels Then apply salt and keep for an hour or so They would have let off water . Squeeze out the water & spread on a plastic sheet to sun dry . When they have completely dried .store in air tight containers .
As & when you decide to make the pachatti .. take a handful of the dried roundels & deep fry them . You can also directly use fresh bitter gourd too .After marinating in salt ..squeeze out the water & deep fry till nicely browned & crisp .
When you get Bitter gourds in plenty at cheap rates Clean well & cut into medium thick roundels Then apply salt and keep for an hour or so They would have let off water . Squeeze out the water & spread on a plastic sheet to sun dry . When they have completely dried .store in air tight containers .
As & when you decide to make the pachatti .. take a handful of the dried roundels & deep fry them . You can also directly use fresh bitter gourd too .After marinating in salt ..squeeze out the water & deep fry till nicely browned & crisp .
Ingredients :-
- Deep fried bitter gourd roundels – a handful.
- Grated coconut – 1 cup .
- Red chillies – 4-5 as per taste.
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp.
- Butter milk – 1 cup or thick curds – 3/4 cup
- Salt to taste
Seasoning:-
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp.
- Udid dal – 1/2 tsp
- Methi seeds – 1/4 tsp
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig
- Oil – 1 tbsp
Method :-
- Grind the grated coconut , red chillies & turmeric powder to a fine smooth paste .
- Pour it into a vessel adding just a little water .
- Add salt ( remember that the frys are already salted – so add less salt ) & bring this mixture to a boil . simmer for just 2-3 minutes .
- If you are using buttermilk you can add it now and let it come to a boil .switch off flame .
- If you are using curds . whisk it & and then add to the mixture after it has cooled down a bit . no need to heat again .
- Prepare the seasoning by heating oil & spluttering mustard seeds
- Then add the dal , methi seeds & curry leaves till the dal has browned .
- Then add to the curry . Keep covered for some time
- . Just before serving add the bitter gourd roundels .
Mix well & serve with rice . Consistency of this curry can be varied according to your needs.
Read the recipe. It appears very tasty. I will give a try. Thanks for posting this nice recipe for foodies.
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