Bitter Gourd/Kakarakaya Kobbari Kharam

Kakarakaya karam is an amazing Andhra side dish, made from Bitter gourd and dry coconut powder. I got this recipe from my colleague. I'm sure that you will love this dish!!!

Ingredients

• Kakarakaya/Pavakka/Bitter Gourd - 1/4 kg
• Cloves Garlic - 6
• Dry Coconut Endu Kobbari, Kopra -1/4 Cup
• Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Salt to Taste

Preparing the Kakarakaya

1. Dissolve 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp turmeric in 1 litre water.
2. Soak the Kakarakaya in the salt water for 5 to 15 minutes.
3. Drain all the water from the Kakarakaya. Set aside.

Kharam Powder

1. Grind the peeled garlic cloves, endu kobbari, and chilli powder, salt together to a coarse powder.
2. Set aside.

To Make the Kakarakaya Kobbari Kharam 

1. In a kadai, over medium flame, heat the oil.
2. Add the Kakarakaya roundels to the oil.
3. Stir-fry till the Kakarakaya is browned.
4. Turn off the heat.
5. Add the Kobbari Kharam powder and mix well. Adjust the salt.

And Kakarakaya Kobbari Kharam is ready 😊😊😊😊