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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jop" data-source="post: 2604364" data-attributes="member: 53758">Karavila (bitter gourd) with EggsIngredients:1/2 lb Karavila (bitter melon or bitter gourd)1 tbsp salt (or to taste)1 scallion (loonu kola)2 medium-sized onions4 tbsp veg oil6 cloves garlic, minced3 small tomatoes, chopped3 large eggs, lightly beatenTrim away the two pointed ends of the Karavila andcut them in half lengthwise. Remove the pale, seededsection with a spoon and discard it. Cut the darkergreen outer shells crosswise, at a slight diagonal, into1/4 inch wide strips. Prepare a solution of 2 cupswater and 1 tbsp salt in a bowl. Put the Karavilastrips into this bowl and set aside for 2 hours.Drain the Karavila and rinse the strips underrunning water. Drain again and pat dry.Cut the scallion into 2 inch lengths and then cut each sectionlengthwise into thin strips. Peel the onions and cut them inhalf lengthwise; then slice them into fine half rings.Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium flame. When hot, putin the garlic, fry until garlic is light brown. Add the onions.Stir and fry for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes. Stir and fry 2minutes. Add Karavila, turn down the heat. Stir occasionallyand fry around 10 minutes or until Karavila is tender.Stir in beated eggs and the salt. Stir and cook as you wouldscrambled eggs until eggs have reached a consistency you like.Remove from heat, add scallion strips and serve.</blockquote>

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