Masaledar Karela
by shahreema

A spicy bitter gourd or karela vegetable preparation,masaledaar karela is a typical north indian recipe. The karela vegetable is easy to prepare and quite healthy! enjoy the spicy gourds with roti or rice.

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Masaledar Karela recipe - How to make Masaledar Karela

250 gms small bitter gourd (karela)
2 large onions , sliced
1/2 cup tamarind (imli) pulp
1 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tbsp ginger (adrak) paste
1 tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp mustard (rai / sarson) oil
salt to taste

Method

Wash and slit the karelas lengthwise in the centre, so as to keep them whole.
Scoop out a little centre portion of the karelas without breaking them.
Combine the ginger paste, garlic paste, salt and cumin seeds powder and mix well.
Stuff the karelas with this mixture and gently press them to close the opening.
Heat oil in a pan, add the onions and saute till they turn golden brown.
Add the turmeric powder and mix well.
Place the karelas carefully into the oil and cook on a slow flame till the karelas are cooked.
Add tamarind pulp, salt and chilli powder, mix well and cook for a few minutes.
Serve with rice.