Indian Stuffed Karela Recipe
A delicious and healthy Indian dish made with stuffed bitter gourd (karela).
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Main Ingredients
- 4 Karela (bitter gourd) medium-sized
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 1 cup Onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoon Coriander Leaves chopped
1. Wash the karela and scrape off the rough skin. Make a slit lengthwise and remove the seeds.
2. Rub the karela with salt and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, coriander, cumin, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Stuff the karela with the prepared mixture and tie with a thread to secure.
6. Heat oil in a pan and place the stuffed karela. Cook on low heat until tender, turning occasionally.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg