Name: Bharva Karela recipe by Tarannum Malik at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Karela (small sizes) 1/2 kg; Onion (finely chopped) 2 large; Fennel seeds 2 tsp; Kalonji 1 tsp; Poppy seeds 1/2 tsp; Methi seeds 1/2 tsp; Ajwain seeds 1 tsp; Black Peppercorns 5-6; Garlic paste 1 tbsp; Whole red chillies 8 - 10; Whole coriander 2 tbsp; Green coriander chopped a fistful; Juice of 1 lemon; Salt as per taste; Thread for tying the Karela

ABOUT Bharva Karela RECIPE

A mouth watering bitter gourd dish which is liked even by the most staunch haters.

Ingredients Serving: 6

Karela (small sizes) 1/2 kg
Onion (finely chopped) 2 large
Fennel seeds 2 tsp
Kalonji 1 tsp
Poppy seeds 1/2 tsp
Methi seeds 1/2 tsp
Ajwain seeds 1 tsp
Black Peppercorns 5-6
Garlic paste 1 tbsp
Whole red chillies 8 - 10
Whole coriander 2 tbsp
Green coriander chopped a fistful
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt as per taste
Thread for tying the Karela

Instructions

Slightly peel the karela and half boil them with salt.
Make a slit with a sharp knife and remove the seeds.
Roast all the seeds (jeera, coriander, black pepper, kalonji, fennel, poppy, ajwain, methi) and grind them.
Roast the whole red chillies and add the garlic pods. Grind this mix with the ground masala.
Also ground the karela seeds with the masala.
Heat 1 tsp of oil and cook the chopped onions, till it is translucent.
In a large bowl mix onions, masala and add lemon juice, salt, chopped coriander. Mix it properly.
Fill the karela with this masala and tie it with a thread.
Heat oil in a big wok and fry the karelas in batches. Do not overcrowd the wok.

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