Karela masala by Chef Sonali Recipe
Ingredients
4 karela
2 tsp Red chilli powder
2 tbsps Cumin powder
Salt as per taste
2 tbsps Coriander powder
2 tbsps Dry mango powder
1 tsp Turmeric powder
2 tbsps Oil
1 cups Onions (sliced thick)
1 cup tomato puree
Directions
Clean, wash and wipe karela absolutely dry. Remove half a centimeter from both ends. Slit and keep aside. Mix red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, dry mango powder, turmeric powder and salt. Stuff the karela/bittergourd with this masala. Keep the left-over masala separately. Heat oil in a kadai. Add sliced onions and cook for 1/2 a minute. Add stuffed karela/bittergourd. Cook covered on low heat. Stir occasionally. Add
rest of the dry masala when karela/bittergourd is almost cooked. Add tomato puree. Cook covered on low heat till karela/bittergourd are fully cooked and tender.
Tips
Soak karela/bittergourd in salted water to reduce bitterness for 3-4 hours.
Ensure that you do not add any water to this vegetable.
rest of the dry masala when karela/bittergourd is almost cooked. Add tomato puree. Cook covered on low heat till karela/bittergourd are fully cooked and tender.
Tips
Soak karela/bittergourd in salted water to reduce bitterness for 3-4 hours.
Ensure that you do not add any water to this vegetable.
Comments
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keshav says :
Hey sonali i always tried to cook karela but was getting very bitter,surely will try your recipe i love karela's a lot and especially
stuffed one's they r really good for health,thanks for sharing this valuable recipe
Posted on: 24 September 2011 - 10:39am
rewa chadha says :
hi sonali iam crazy for karelas but unfortunately when ever i make this they turn out very bitter.i haven't tried it with tomatoes,but will try acc. to ur receipe. any remedy to remove the bitterness,have tried marination of salt & haldi, dipped in sour curd but of no use.Pl. do reply on my mail i.d.Thanks.
Posted on: 30 August 2011 - 2:20am
sandyd says :
Thank you very much for the recipe I am going to try on my day off. Thanks
Posted on: 11 June 2010 - 5:37pm
Sampa says :
I appreciate your bitter gourde recipe and I will try this recipe today.
Posted on: 29 March 2010 - 3:23pm
Sampa says :
Hi Sonali! The recipe is really tasty. I never thought that anybody could make such a nice menu with the sabji like bitter gourde!
Posted on: 29 March 2010 - 3:21pm
Sampa says :
I appreciate your bitter gourde recipe and I will try this recipe today.
Posted on: 29 March 2010 - 3:17pm
Sarah Welch says :
This recipe looks fantastic! But...I don't have any dry mango powder. Can I sub something? I do have some mango pulp. Could I add some of that?
Posted on: 3 January 2010 - 11:53pm
RituShukla says :
thanx..:)....this is the first time i hav come across karela recipe using tomato....will try it when i make karela next
Posted on: 30 August 2007 - 10:20am
RituShukla says :
i thnk u havnt mentioned when to add tomato puree.....i assume with the onions?
Posted on: 22 August 2007 - 6:06am
sfehmi says :
I have been taking the seeds out but will try with the seeds.
Posted on: 10 August 2007 - 11:41pm
shantihhh says :
Karela is quite good for health especially for blood sugar!
Also known as bitter melon or in Sanskrit, karela, this spiny plant which has a bitter taste helps regulate blood sugar levels, thus is used liberally amongst diabetic people. Its antidiabetic property is due to the presence of gurmarin, a polypeptide which has a chemical structure similar to that of bovine insulin. The presence of lectins help metabolize lipids, whereas alkaloids such as momordicine can treat blood diseases, scabies, itching, psoriasis, ringworm, fungal diseases, eye complications, hypertension, neuritis, defective metabolism of carbohydrates. It also demonstrates hypocholesteroemic activity and is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, C and minerals such as iron.
Posted on: 8 August 2007 - 9:39pm
sfehmi says :
After you slit after cutting off the ends do you leave the seeds in or do you take these out ?
Posted on: 8 August 2007 - 9:15pm
veerpradeep says :
Hey sonali great recipe.........!!
Thanks for Sharing this recipe ..........!!
Posted on: 15 July 2007 - 3:04pm
shantihhh says :
I am growing Karela in my garden so appreciate this recipe! I often just cut in thick slices and stuff it for soups so this is a nice change. Thank You! We love the flavour-bitter is great especially with chiles.
Posted on: 14 July 2007 - 11:38pm
Taryn says :
Really good recipe. Karela's in general are very good for your health.
Posted on: 16 June 2007 - 12:22am
editor says :
This is a great recipe for gourmets. Does your son tries this or he sticks to potatoes?
Posted on: 14 June 2007 - 2:56am
Ganesh Dutta says :
tongue -twisting recipe!
thanks.....star member!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on: 9 June 2007 - 4:29pm
meghna says :
Heyy Never thought karela could look so beautiful Will definitely try this recipe!
Posted on: 8 June 2007 - 11:47am
