Bharva Karela Recipe

Ingredients

• 4-5 medium-sized bitter gourds (karela)
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon fennel powder
• 1 tablespoon amchur powder (dry mango powder)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh coriander for garnishing

Instructions

1. Wash and peel the bitter gourds. Slit them lengthwise and remove the seeds.
2. Boil the bitter gourds in salted water for 5-7 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft.
6. Add all the powdered spices (turmeric, red chili, coriander, fennel, amchur) and cook for a minute.
7. Stuff the boiled bitter gourds with the prepared masala.
8. Heat oil in a pan and place the stuffed bitter gourds.
9. Cover and cook on a low flame until the bitter gourds are tender and cooked through.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.