Monday, 11 January 2016

Stuffed Karela



INGREDIENTS
  • 3-4 Karela/ Bitter Gourd/ Kalara
  • 1 Medium Potato
  • 1 Medium Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1-2 Green Chillies or as per taste
  • 1 Tspn Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 Tspn Mustard Seeds
  • 1 Tspn Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Tspn Coriander Powder
  • 1 Tspn Turmeric Powder
  •  Salt, as per taste
METHOD
  • Wash the karela's and make a length wise slit in each. With the help of a small spoon or finger, scrape out the insides.
  • Par boil the slit karelas (to lessen the cooking time). Drain the water and let it cool.
  • Boil the potato and peel off skin. Mash and keep aside.
  • Blend the green chillies, mustard seeds and cumin seeds  to a fine paste. Keep aside.
  • Heat a pan and add oil. Add onion and saute till golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and stir till raw flavour goes away. Add the masala paste with salt and turmeric. Add the mashed potato and mix well. Cook for a couple of minutes before switching off flame. Let it cool.
  • Stuff each karela with the stuffing..
  • Heat a pan, add oil and stir fry the stuffed karela's, till the vegetable is well cooked and crispy on the outside. Cover with a lid to hasten the cooking process. Stir occassionally.
  • A yummy side dish is all-ready to devour !!





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