n  nn Preparing the Bittergourd:nn 1. Wash and soak the tamarind in 1/2 cup water for 10 mins. nn 2. Wash and scrape the  bittergourds. Cut them into two pieces horizontallynn 3. Make a cut vertically leaving the upper 1/4 area of bittergourd. Carefully remove the seeds from inside.nn 4. Squeeze the juice from tamarind. Do not add much water for making tamarind juice.  3/4 cup of tamarind juice is enough for this recipe.nn 5. In a saucepan add the bittergourd pieces, tamarind juice and turmeric.  Boil the pieces till they are half cooked, turning them in between.nn 6. All the tamarind water should be evaporated or absorbed by the bittergourds.nn  nn Preparing the stuffing:nn  nn 1. Heat a nonstick pan on medium heat, add 1/2 teaspoon oil, the add the besan and fry on low flame till it slightly changes its color, and all the raw flavor of the flour is eliminated.nn 2. In a bowl, add the finely chopped onions, walnuts, redchilli powder, cumin and coriander powders, crushed kasoori methi, salt and mix well, finally add the nn besan and mix. nn 3. Divide the stuffing equally and fill into the bittergourds.nn  nn Cooking Procedure:nn  nn 1. Heat a nonstick pan on medium heat, add oil.nn 2. when oil is hot, arrange the stuffed bittergourd pieces in the pan. Cover it and reduce the flame to medium low. Cook till they are browned on one side and well cooked, will take 8 -10 mins.nn 3. Turn them and cook covered till the other side is browned and well cooked, will take around 6 - 8 mins.nn 4. Take out them onto a paper towel to remove excess oil.nn 5. Serve hot as a appetizer or with hot rice.nn  nn  nn  nn  nn  n