Stuffed karela/Bitter gourd

Name: Stuffed karela/Bitter gourd
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 6 - 8 Karelas (bitter gourd); 1 Tbsp salt; Mix together for the stuffing :; to taste Salt; 4 tspns gram flour roasted; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 Tbsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp chilli powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1/8 tsp asafoetida; 1 tsp fennel powdered; 2 tsps Jaggery Tamarind and paste; 2 Tbsps oil

renu jain @cook_7828245

Bangalore

Karela stuffed with the blend of Indian spices

renu jain @cook_7828245

Bangalore

Karela stuffed with the blend of Indian spices

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Ingredients

6 - 8Karelas (bitter gourd)
1 Tbspsalt
Mix together for the stuffing :
to tasteSalt
4 tspnsgram flour roasted
1/2 tspturmeric
1 Tbspcoriander powder
1/2 tspchilli powder
1 tspcumin powder
1/8 tspasafoetida
1 tspfennel powdered
2 tspsJaggery Tamarind and paste
2 Tbspsoil

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Steps

1

Peel off the zest of bitter gourd slit length wise on one side, rub all over with 1 tbsp salt and keep aside for about 30 minutes.
2

Squeeze the bitter gourd to remove the bitter juice and scoop out the seeds
3

Stuff the filling firmly into the bitter gourd, close it with the help of thread.
4

In a pan, heat 2 Tbsp of oil and add the bitter gourd cover it. Turn over after some time on low flame.
5

Stirring in between, cover it till bitter gourd cooked and browned all round. add tamarind and jaggery paste, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
6

Before serving remove the thread. Serve hot with chapati or paratha.