Bitter Gourd Gravy-1 (Karela Ki Subzi)

Recipe By:
Lesley
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  • Level Medium

A curry made of bitter gourd.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kg karela
  • 1/2 tablespoon + 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 medium tomato, optional
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cummin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
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Directions

  1. 1. Heat the oil, burning it if using mustard oil.
  2. 2. Lower the heat, throw in the cummin seeds, and as soon as they turn golden and fragrant add the onion.
  3. 3. Stir-fry over high heat till the onion is golden.
  4. 4. Lower the heat, add the karela and stir to mix.
  5. 5. Sprinkle in the spice powders and mix well.
  6. 6. Add the tomato, if used, or else 1/2 cup water, stir again, cover and cook till the karela is tender.
  7. 7. Check for salt and add if needed.
  8. Note:
  9. 8. To remove the bitterness of gourd remove the seeds and rub salt over it. Leave for hours.