MASALEWALE KARELE

 

" Bittergourd Stuffed with Indian Spices."

 

Serves 4

 

INGREDIENTS

10 No- Medium Size Bittergourd ( Approx 500gms, Peeled and Dried )
30 ml- Oil
1 Tsp- Salt
1 Tcup-Coarsely Grated Onion
1 Tsp- Cumin Powder
1 Tsp- Coriander powder
½ Tsp- Aniseed ( Hindi Term Sauf )
1 Tsp- Mango Powder
½ Tsp- Turmeric Powder
½ Tsp- Red Chilli Powder
Salt for rubbing

Oil for Shallow Frying

 

METHOD

1. Make a slit in all the Karelas and open from one side only.

Remove large seeds from it and rub salt in it and leave for 30 minutes.
2. Wash the Karelas and remove the bitter juice from it which will come out due to rubbing of salt.
3. Heat Oil and then add Onions to it.Saute well and then add Indian Spices to it.

Check the Seasoning and adjust. If you want it to be more spicy add Chaat Masala and Lemon Juice.
4. Cool the Mixture and then stuff it in the Karelas.
5. Tie Karelas with thread and then shallow fry in oil by turning gently and seeing that all sides are done well.Keep aside.
6. In the same oil fry the left over filling and gently add the Stuffed Karelas to it and mix well.
7. Cover and cook and see that the Karelas are done.Serve hot.