Masala/Spiced Karela (Bitter Gourd) Recipe

Name: Masala/Spiced Karela (Bitter Gourd)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium bitter melons, washed and cut into 1 inch size pieces; 4 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped; 3 onions, sliced into wafer thin pieces; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon Urad Dal; 2 tablespoons curry leaves; ½ cup tamarind juice; salt; 1 ½ cups fresh coconut, grated; 7 red chilies; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon coriander seed; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

Servings: persons

4 medium bitter melons, washed and cut into 1 inch size pieces
4 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
3 onions, sliced into wafer thin pieces
2 green chilies, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon Urad Dal
2 tablespoons curry leaves
½ cup tamarind juice
salt
1 ½ cups fresh coconut, grated
7 red chilies
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon coriander seed
½ teaspoon turmeric powder

1
In a broad heavy pan, pour the oil.
2
Add the mustard seeds, urad dal, 1 tablespoons.
3
of curry leaves and fry well.
4
Add the onions and bittergourd.
5
Fry for 5 minutes or so till it is reddish in colour.
6
Add the green chillies, tomatoes and salt to taste.
7
Fry for another 3 minutes.
8
In the meantime, fry the ingredients of the masala with 1 tablespoons.
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of curry leaves in a wok without oil in low heat.
10
When the masala becomes red in colour, cool it and make it into a paste by just sprinkling water in a mixer.
11
Add the ground masala into the pan when the tomatoes are cooked.
12
Add the tamarind juice, check the salt and add 2 cups of water to the pan.
13
Cover the pan tightly and simmer on low flame.
14
After 15-20 minutes, when you open the pan, you will see the oil floating on the vegetable.
15
Switch off the gas, serve hot with rice/rotis alongwith raita.

117

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium bitter melons, washed and cut into 1 inch size pieces, 4 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped, 3 onions, sliced into wafer thin pieces, 2 green chilies, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Masala/Spiced Karela (Bitter Gourd) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Masala/Spiced Karela (Bitter Gourd)

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