Stuffed Karela

Stuffed Karela
(Bitter Gourd)

Stuffed Karela (Bitter Gourd) or Bharvan Karela is a popular north Indian Dish. The recipe

is very easy to prepare, some bitter gourds and few Indian aromatic spices is all that is

needed to make this recipe. Stuffed Karela tastes very delicious. it has numerous health benefits.

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Ingredients:

250 gms bitter gourd

3 tsp sugar

3 tbsp coconut powder

3 tbsp peanut powder

2 tbsp beaten yogurt

11/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

3 tsp coriander powder

2 tsp fennel seeds powder

1/4 tsp cummin seeds

1 medium onion chopped

2 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash & wipe bitter gourd.

2. Now using a knife, scrape the skin of bitter gourd. Set the scrapes aside.

3. Make a slit in bitter gourds length wise & remove the seeds.

4. Take the yogurt in a bowl, apply it on each bitter gourd properly. Don't forget to
    apply it inside the each bitter gourd also.

5. Add some yogurt to bitter gourd scrapes also.

6. Keep bitter gourd  & scrapes aside for an hour.

7. After an hour wash bitter gourds & scrapes properly.

8. In a bowl add coriander powder, fennel seeds powder, coconut powder, red chili
    powder, turmeric powder, salt, peanut powder & bitter gourd scrapes. Mix them
    well. Stuffing is ready.

9. Stuff the split bitter gourd with ready stuffing.

10. Now heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds when cumin seeds crackle, add chopped
      onion add cook it golden brown, now add stuffed bitter gourds, remaining stuffing,
      cover & cook it till done.

11. Transfer the stuffed bitter gourd in serving bowl.

12. Serve it hot with roti or paratha.

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