Masala Bharwan Karela Video by Tarla Dalal Video by Tarla Dalal
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Masala Bharwan Karela Recipe (Stuffed Bitter Gourd) Video by Tarla Dalal
Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
8.00 stuffed karelas
Ingredients
For Masala Bharwa Karela
8 small sized bitter gourd (karela)
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
2 tbsp coarsely crushed peanuts
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf) powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
oil for shallow-frying
Method
For masala bharwa karela
To make bharwa karela, make a slit on each bitter gourd lengthwise and scoop out the insides carefully creating a hollow in the centre.
Apply a little salt to the inside and outside of the bitter gourd.
Steam for 10 to 15 minutes, remove and keep aside.
Heat oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and onion. Saute on medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add garlic paste and saute for a few seconds. Add sesame seeds, coconut, peanuts and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, fennel powder, garam masala, amchur powder, sugar and salt.
Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the coriander mix well and remove the mixture on a plate.
Fill a portion of the prepared mixture into each slit bitter gourd and keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the stuffed karelas.
Cook on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
Serve the bharwa karela immediately.
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