How to make Kakarakaya Karam Podi

• Heat a nonstick pan with cooking oil, saute the roasted peanuts and after roasting for 5 to 7 mins, remove to a bowl.
• Next, fry the washed curry leaves and when it turns crispy, remove to a plate.
• Wash and slice the bitter gourd into thin slices.
• Now, add these slices to the hot pan and saute till it turns crispy. You can cook this on low flame.
• Remove the roasted bitter gourd to a plate and let it cool down a bit.
• Then, take these into a mixer jar, add red chili powder, salt, garlic with the skin, and coriander powder.
• Pulse for a couple of times, making sure you don't grind to a smooth powder.
• When the consistency is good and the spice is enough, remove to a bowl.
• Add the fried peanuts and curry leaves. Mix well.
• Store in an airtight container and serve with rice.
• This tastes excellent when mixed with hot steamed rice and ghee.