Name: Dal Bharwan Karele recipe by Shaheda Tabish at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Bitter gourd 3 medium sized; Chana dal (soaked for 4 to 5 hours); Sliced onion 1 medium; Sliced tomato 1 medium; Coriander powder 1 tsp; Red chili powder 1 tsp; Cumin powder 1/2 tsp; Garam Masala powder 1/2 tsp; Fenugreek seed 6 to 7; Kalonji 1/4 tsp; Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp; Desi ghee 1/2 tsp; Oil 4 tbsp; Water 3 cups; 3 tbsp chopped Coriander leaves for garnishing

ABOUT Dal Bharwan Karele RECIPE

My granny's recipe..learnt from mom..

Ingredients Serving: 3

Bitter gourd 3 medium sized
Chana dal (soaked for 4 to 5 hours)
Sliced onion 1 medium
Sliced tomato 1 medium
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Red chili powder 1 tsp
Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala powder 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seed 6 to 7
Kalonji 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Desi ghee 1/2 tsp
Oil 4 tbsp
Water 3 cups
3 tbsp chopped Coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions

Slice bitter gourd in 2 halves lengthwise, remove seeds and wash thoroughly
Boil bitter gourd with salt and enough water for 10 minutes to reduce bitterness.
Heat oil in a wok, add fenugreek seed , saute for few seconds add kalonji and cook few seconds.
Add onions, saute till golden brown . Add chana dal, masalas and salt . Mix well
Now add tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes. .
Add 1 cup water and cook until dal is done. Finally add ghee and mix
Stuff this mixture into bitter gourd.
Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with parathas.

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