Kakarakaya Vepudu

Scrape bitter melon & slice finely. Add a tsp. of salt & keep aside for an
hour. Wash well. Drain and keep aside.

Heat oil & temper with mustard seeds. Then add urad dal, chana dal
and asafoetida. Saute till the dal changes colour.

Add onion, garlic & curry leaves. Saute till light brown.

Add bitter melon, salt & turmeric powder. Cover & fry on a med. flame
till soft.

Then add red chili powder. Give it a stir.

Add sugar and continue to fry further for a minute more.

Serve with hot steamed rice and with some ghee drizzled over it.