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Stuffed Bitter Gourd/Bharwan Karela

tastydelightz by tastydelightz
April 20, 2017
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Stuffed Bitter Gourd/Bharwan Karela

Karela or bitter gourd is a very nutritious vegetable. But it is disliked by many because of its strong bitter taste. Bharwan Karela is one of the Punjabi Dishes without the bitter taste of Karela which is loved even by kids. Karela’s nutritional values become an added advantage when this dish is served with Indian Breads, Rice etc.

Ingredients

Bitter Gourd (Karela/ Pavakkai) – 500 Gms

Onion -3 Nos (finely chopped)

Cumin (Jeera) Seeds – 1 tsp

Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp

Turmeric (Haldi) Powder – ½ tsp

Roasted Coriander (Dhania) Powder – 2 tbsp

Fennel (Saunf) Powder – 1 tsp

Dry Mango Powder (Amchur) – 1 ½ tsp

Red Chilli Powder- 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Sugar – 1 tsp

Roasted Gram Flour (Chickpea Flour/Besan) – 2 tbsp

Roasted and coarsely Pounded Ground Nut (Pea Nut) – 3 to 4 tbsp

Lemon Juice – 1 tsp

Oil – 2 tsp

Other Ingredients:

Oil – 2 tsp

Salt – ¼ pinch

Red Chilli Powder – ¼ tsp

Preparation:

Wash and wipe the Bitter Gourd. Scrape them. Preserve the peels (Do not discard).

IMG_1494-300x243 Stuffed Bitter Gourd/Bharwan Karela

Slit the Bitter Gourd vertically on one side only and scoop the seeds and flush out. Discard the tough seeds and preserve the tender and soft seeds and the flesh also.

IMG_1495-300x264 Stuffed Bitter Gourd/Bharwan Karela

Transfer the scooped out Bitter Gourds, Seeds and flesh to a bowl. Add the Lemon Juice and Salt to them. Mix well and set aside for 30 minutes. This helps in reducing the bitterness. After 30 minutes, squeeze together the seeds and flesh.

IMG_1498-300x231 Stuffed Bitter Gourd/Bharwan Karela

At the same time, steam the scooped out Bitter Gourd for 3 to 4 minutes.

IMG_1497-300x224 Stuffed Bitter Gourd/Bharwan Karela

 

Heat Oil in a non-stick pan. Add Jeera. When it crackles, add Onion and stir fry in medium flame till the Onion becomes light brown in color.

IMG_1500-300x209 Stuffed Bitter Gourd/Bharwan Karela

Add the flesh and the seeds, Add Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Saunf Powder, Amchur, Salt, Sugar, Ginger Garlic Paste and Red Chilli Powder. Stir fry all of them till the raw smell go away and the peels (skin of the Bitter Gourd) have been cooked well. It takes 10 to 12 minutes of cooking.

IMG_1503-300x223 Stuffed Bitter Gourd/Bharwan Karela

Add Roasted Gram Flour and continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in between. Transfer to a plate. Add the pounded Ground Nut Powder and mix well. This is the stuffing.

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Fill the stuffing in the steamed Bitter Gourd. Tie each Bitter Gourd with a thread.

IMG_1506-300x260 Stuffed Bitter Gourd/Bharwan Karela

Add 1 tbsp of oil in the non-stick pan.  Arrange the stuffed Bitter Gourd in the pan. Gently turn them around till the Chilli Powder coats all the Bitter Gourds evenly.

IMG_1507-300x225 Stuffed Bitter Gourd/Bharwan Karela

Add Salt and Chilli Powder and spread it evenly. Cook in medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes.

IMG_1509-300x225 Stuffed Bitter Gourd/Bharwan Karela

Keep turning the Bitter Gourds gently in between. Cover the pan with a lid and continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in between.

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Remove the lid and continue cooking till the outer skin of the Bitter Gourd becomes crispy.

Remove to a plate. Cut off the thread and discard before serving.

IMG_1516-300x221 Stuffed Bitter Gourd/Bharwan Karela

Note:

  1. Use Tender Bitter Gourd for this dish
  2. Steaming the Bitter Gourd removes the bitterness of the Gourd and reduces the cooking time.

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