Name: Karela masala recipe by Sweta Shet at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Bitter gourd - 2, sliced; Turmeric - pinch; Oil - 2 tbsp; Mustard seeds - 1/8 tsp; Hing - Pinch; Curry leaves - a few; Onion - 1, chopped; Tomato - 1, chopped; Tamarind pulp - 1 tsp; Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp; Garam masala - 1/4 tsp; Garlic powder/ garlic paste- 1/4 tsp; Ginger powder/ ginger paste - 1/4 tsp; Chaat masala - 1/4 tsp; jaggery - 1 tsp

ABOUT Karela masala RECIPE

Bitter gourd in a spicy masala, bitter gourds are very healthy so why not include these in your regular diet with this tasty recipe.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Bitter gourd - 2, sliced
Turmeric - pinch
Oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/8 tsp
Hing - Pinch
Curry leaves - a few
Onion - 1, chopped
Tomato - 1, chopped
Tamarind pulp - 1 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
Garlic powder/ garlic paste- 1/4 tsp
Ginger powder/ ginger paste - 1/4 tsp
Chaat masala - 1/4 tsp
jaggery - 1 tsp

Instructions

Boil bitter gourd in water with little salt and turmeric till fully cooked. Drain and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, hing and curry leaves.
Put in the chopped onion and cook till soft.
Add tomato and cook. Add in about a quarter cup of water. Add little salt. (As already added for bitter gourd)
Add the spice powders, tamarind pulp and jaggery. Mix and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Put in the cooked bitter gourd and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve.

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