Name: Besani Karela / Bitter gourd with Gram flour recipe by Paramita Majumder at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Bitter gourd medium size 3; Tomato 1 large , chopped; Onion 1 large, sliced; Ginger 1 inches long, crushed; Dry whole spices :-; Whole cumin 1/4 tsp; Whole fennel seeds 1/4 tsp; Fenugreek seeds optional; Dry powdered spices :-; Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp; Cumin powder 1tsp; Garam masala 1/3 tsp; Asafoetida 1/4 Tsp; salt as per taste; Oil 3 tbsp; Besan 1/4 cup; Coriander leaves chopped 2 tbsp

ABOUT Besani Karela / Bitter gourd with Gram flour RECIPE

Sweet and sour semi gravy bitter gourd Sabzi. The taste is very different, it is very easy to make and less time consuming . The bitter gourd is cooked with onion, tomatoes and besan, the bitterness is balanced by added sugar.

Ingredients Serving: 3

Bitter gourd medium size 3
Tomato 1 large , chopped
Onion 1 large, sliced
Ginger 1 inches long, crushed
Dry whole spices :-
Whole cumin 1/4 tsp
Whole fennel seeds 1/4 tsp
Fenugreek seeds optional
Dry powdered spices :-
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Cumin powder 1tsp
Garam masala 1/3 tsp
Asafoetida 1/4 Tsp
salt as per taste
Oil 3 tbsp
Besan 1/4 cup
Coriander leaves chopped 2 tbsp

Instructions

Cut bitter gourd in rings, remove seeds . Take a bowl add 1 cup water add 1/2 tsp Salt immerse the rings in water for 1/2 an hour
Strain them, discard water
Now add 1 tbsp oil in a pan, fry bitter gourds until they are lightly red in medium heat , with salt and turmeric powder
Keep aside in a bowl
Heat 2 tbsp oil in the same pan in high heat
Add whole cumin and fennel Seeds ( Fenugreek seeds also if using)
Let them splutter in medium heat
Add asafoetida, saute for 30 seconds in low heat
Make puree of tomato
Add sliced onions and crushed ginger, saute until translucent in low heat
Now onions turned light brown
Add turmeric powder and salt, saute for 30 seconds
Add besan , saute well, until light brown in low heat
Add 1 /4 cup water
Mix well with spices and besan
Add fried bitter gourd rings
Add tomato puree, saute until the raw smell of tomato puree goes off
Now cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, check in between
When gravy turns thick add GARAM masala and sugar. Check for salt also. Adjust as per your taste. Take off heat.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves , serve hot with plain rice or chapati.

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