Bitter Gourd In Masala (Karela Nawabi)

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Fran_1970
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  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Medium

This dish made of bittergourd is great with flat breads.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 kg karela
  • 2 tablespoon chana dal
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup curds
  • A piece of jaggery
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon amchoor
  • 1 teaspoon aniseeds
  • Seasoning:
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
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Directions

  1. Remove bitterness of karela :
  2. 1. Wash, cut karela, remove the inner pulp and seeds, now cut karela into small pieces, sprinkle salt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon amchoor and leave aside for 3-4 hours.
  3. 2. Now squeeze the pieces, discard the karela juice.
  4. 3. Wash pieces in water 2 or 3 times, once again squeeze out all water, drain pieces on paper towel.
  5. 4. In a pressure pan put all ingredients except those of seasoning and pressure cook till done.
  6. 5. Heat oil, add fenugreek seeds, fry till dark brown. Add cooked karela and stir fry on low heat till oil surfaces .
  7. 6. Serve with puris.