Masaledar Karela
by shahreema
03 Oct 2011
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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.
Masaledar Karela recipe - How to make Masaledar Karela
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Makes 4 servings
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
- 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.
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