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stuffed karela recipe
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stuffed karela recipe | bharwa karela recipe | karela ka bharwa

easy stuffed karela recipe | bharwa karela recipe | karela ka bharwa
Course curry
Cuisine north indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10 pieces
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for marination:

  • 10 small karela / bitter gourd
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 cup water

for masala:

  • 2 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin / jeera
  • 1 tsp fennel / saunf
  • ¼ tsp fenugreek / methi
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp aamchur / dry mango powder
  • 1 tsp  kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 3 tsp oil
  • pinch hing / asafoetida
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water

other ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • pinch hing / asafoetida
  • thread to tie

Instructions

  • firstly, heat oil and saute 1 onion and saute well.
  • also, add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
  • add in scraped skin and seeds and saute well until it is cooked completely.
  • now add prepared masala powder and 1 tsp salt.
  • saute until the spices turn aromatic.
  • add in 2 tbsp water and mix until the stuffing turns moist.
  • clean off the karela completely, and stuff the prepared stuffing into it.
  • tie the karela with a piece of thread or use floss to prevent stuffing from coming oit while frying.
  • heat 2 tbsp oil and add pinch hing.
  • add in stuffed karela and roast for 5 minutes.
  • cover and simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • cook until the karela is cooked completely without burning.
  • finally, enjoy bharwa karela with hot steamed rice or roti.