Achari Bharwa Karela, Stuffed Karela Recipe, Bharwa Karela Recipe, Stuffed bitter gourd
Bharwa Karela is a popular stuffed bitter gourd recipe from the North Indian Cuisine. Stuffed karela makes a great side dish to any meal. Karelas have many health benefits including a home remedy for diabetes. Achari Bharwa Karela is stuffed with pickle spice and other ingredients. Even those kids who don’t prefer it would definitely like it. This recipe will transform its unique bitter taste into a delicacy.
Ingredients:
- 250 grams Karela (bitter gourd)
- 3 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- A pinch of asafoetida
- 2 tablespoon gram flour
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder
- 2 tablespoon Mango pickle masala
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Method:
- Wash karelas thoroughly and using a knife, scrape the skin.
- Make a slit in the karelas lengthwise.
- Sprinkle salt and marinate for at least an hour.
- Squeeze the karelas to remove all the marinade.
- Wash karelas twice with water and then squeeze out all the water.
- Mix coriander powder, red chili powder, salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala, dry mango powder, gram flour, and pickle masala.
- Stuff the split karelas with this spice mixture.
- Add 2 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add a pinch of asafoetida and cumin seeds.
- Let the seeds crackle. Then add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder and spread the stuffed karelas in the pan and cover the pan and let it cook for about 2 minutes on low heat.
- Turn the karelas over to the uncooked side and cook for about 1 minute.
- Repeat until all four sides of the karelas are cooked.
- Remove the lid and serve with dal and chapati.
