Here's a recipe for Bitter Gourd and Eggplant in Gravy (Karele Baingan ki Rassa Wali Sabji): Ingredients: 2 medium bitter gourds (karela), peeled, deseeded, and sliced 1 medium eggplant (baingan), diced 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, pureed 1-inch ginger, grated 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing) 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste) 1/4 tsp garam masala 2 tbsp oil Salt to taste Fresh coriander leaves for garnish Instructions: 1. Prepare Bitter Gourd: Lightly salt the bitter gourd slices and let them sit for 15-20 minutes. Squeeze out excess water to reduce bitterness. 2. Sauté: Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. 3. Aromatics: Add grated ginger and minced garlic. Sauté for a minute until fragrant. 4. Spices & Tomatoes: Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Stir for a few seconds, then add tomato puree. Cook until the oil separates. 5. Add Vegetables: Add the bitter gourd and eggplant. Mix well with the मसाला (masala). 6. Simmer: Add about 1 cup of water, salt, and garam masala. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and cooked through. 7. Garnish: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti, paratha, or rice..#trending#viral #food #kashmirire