Stuffed Bitter Gourd/ Bharwan Karela

Stuffed Bitter Gourd is a delicious side dish for the people who love the bitterness of karela.

Preparation time: 10mins

Cook time: 30mins

Total time: 40mins

Serves: 4

Cuisine: Indian

Type: Side dish

Author:  Nivi Marshal

Ingredients:

Bitter gourd - 6nos (small)

For Masala:

Onion- 2 medium (finely chopped)

Coconut- 2 tbsp (grated)

Chilli powder - 1 tbsp

Coriander powder- ½ tbsp

Jeera powder- ½ tsp

Fennel powder- ½ tsp

Garam Masala Powder- ½ tsp

Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp

Salt- As required

Oil- 1tbsp+2tbsp

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How to prepare Bharwa Karela:

• Wash the bitter gourd, silt vertically and remove the seeds using small spoon. Cook the bitter gourd in water by adding a little for 5mins or in pressure cooker for 1 whistle and throw the water, this will reduce the bitterness. Remove from water and let it dry.
• In a frying pan add 1tbsp of oil, saute the onion along with coconut till onion becomes translucent. Then add the masala powder one by one and saute for a minute. now stuffing is ready.
• Take the cooked karela fill them with stuffings.
• In a wide pan add 2tbsp of oil and place the stuffed Bitter gourd, cover with lid and cook till all size get cooked evenly. Flip then for even minute for even cooking.
• Now the stuffed karela is ready to serve, goes good with dal rice.