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bharwa karela recipe
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bharwa karela recipe | stuffed karela recipe | bharva karele | karela ka bharwa

easy bharwa karela recipe | stuffed karela recipe | bharva karele | karela ka bharwa
Course curry
Cuisine Indian
Keyword bharwa karela recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Soaking Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 314kcal
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for soaking:

  • 9 bitter gourd / karela
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • water for soaking

for masala stuffing:

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp sesame
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • ¼ cup peanut roasted
  • 3 tbsp dry coconut sliced
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • small ball sized tamarind
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

for curry:

  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • pinch hing
  • few curry leaves
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tomato finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp jaggery
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

Instructions

how to remove bitterness from karela:

  • firstly, slit the karela and remove the seeds. removing the seeds will create room for stuffing and also reduce bitterness.
  • sprinkle 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp turmeric.
  • soak in water for 20 minutes. this helps to reduce bitterness.

how to prepare masala for stuffing:

  • firstly, in a pan heat 2 tsp oil.
  • add 2 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp sesame and 1 tsp poppy seeds.
  • roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
  • now add ¼ cup peanut, 3 tbsp dry coconut and roast until it turns crunchy.
  • cool completely and transfer to mixi.
  • add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, small ball sized tamarind and ½ tsp salt.
  • blend to a coarse paste without adding any water.
  • transfer the masala powder to the pan, add ½ onion and 2 tbsp coriander.
  • mix well making sure everything is well combined.
  • now take the karela and stuff the masala into it. keep aside.

how to prepare stuffed bitter gourd curry:

  • firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tbsp oil. splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, pinch hing and few curry leaves.
  • add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
  • keeping the flame on low add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and 1 tsp garam masala.
  • saute until the spices turn aromatic.
  • now add 2 tomato and saute until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
  • add in stuffed karela and cook for a minute.
  • also add 2 tbsp jaggery, ½ tsp salt and 1 cup water.
  • stir well adjusting consistency as required.
  • cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until karela gets cooked well.
  • finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy bharwa karela with roti or phulka.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1221mg | Potassium: 1085mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1914IU | Vitamin C: 198mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 4mg