Hagalakai ( Bittergourd) Menasakai
Bitter gourd as name depicts is bitter and most of them dislike due to its bitterness.... Its anyways one of my favorite Normally I do eat less spicy but any recipe of bittergourd no matter how spicy it is I just love it.. Health wise Bitter gourd contains vitamin A, B1, B2, and C. It also contains minerals like calcium, phosphorous, iron, copper and potassium. It helps purify blood tissue, enhances digestion, and stimulates the liver and also controls diabetics. Lets see how Hagalakai ( Bittergourd) Menasakai is prepared, for people who does not like bittergourd can substitute with pineapple or slightly ripened mangoes or hog plums instead of bitter gourd.Even the taste of Hagalakai ( Bittergourd) Menasakai is sweet rather than bitter. Ingredients required: Bittergourd - 1 cut into small pieces Tamarind pulp Salt Jaggery- required enough based on sweetness Turmeric- pinch Fry and grind: Red chillies- 7-8 Urad dal 2tsp...