Karela and Capsicum Subzi

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :18 mins
Total Time :28 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings (4 serving )

Ingredients :

2 cups bitter gourd (karela) juliennes , cut approx. 2\"
1 cup coloured capsicum strips
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1 cup sliced onions
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1 tbsp sugar
salt to taste

Method :

Combine the karela strips and salt in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside for 10 minutes.Squeeze out the excess water from the karela and keep aside.Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and asafoetida.When the seeds crackle, add the karela strips and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.Add the turmeric powder, mix well and cover and cook on a medium flame for 6 to 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Add the capsicum and salt, mix well and cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Add the chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately.