Masala Bharwan Karela recipe, Stuffed Bitter Gourd Recipe, Punjabi Recipes (2024)

Masala Bharwan Karela Video

मसाला भरवा करेला रेसिपी | भरवां करेला | चटपटा भरवा करेला - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Masala Bharwan Karela in Hindi)

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what is bharwan karela made of?

1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making bharwan karela.
   

how to steam the karela

1. To make bharwa karela, place a cleaned bittergourd.
   
2. Make a slit on each bitter gourd lengthwise.
   
3. Scoop out the insides carefully creating a hollow in the centre.
   
4. Prepare rest 5 karelas also.
   
5. Add salt.
   
6. Apply to the inside and outside of the bitter gourd.
   
7. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 15 minutes.
   
8. Remove and keep aside.
   

how to make bharwan karela

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
   
2. Add ½ tsp cumin seeds.
   
3. Add ½ cup finely chopped onion.
   
4. Sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes.
   
5. Add ½ tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste.
   
6. Sauté for a few seconds.
   
7. Add ½ tbsp sesame seeds (til).
   
8. Add ½ cup grated dry coconut (kopra).Dry coconut has a rich, nutty flavor that complements the bitterness of the karela.Dry coconut adds a bit of crunch and texture to the stuffing, making it more interesting to chew and swallow.
   
9. Add ¼ cup coarsely crushed peanuts.Peanuts have a nutty flavor that complements the bitterness of the karela.Peanuts add a bit of crunch to the dish, making it more interesting to chew and swallow.
   
10. Cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    
11. Add ½ tsp turmeric powder.
    
12. Add 1 tbsp chilli powder.
    
13. Add ½ tsp fennel powder.
    
14. Add ¼ tsp garam masala.
    
15. Add ½ tspdried mango powder (amchur).Amchur adds a tangy and sour flavor to the karela, which helps to balance out the bitterness of the vegetable.
    
16. Add 2 tsp sugar.
    
17. Mix well and add salt to taste.
    
18. Add ¼ cup chopped coriander.
    
19. Mix well.
    
20. Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    
21. Remove the mixture on a plate.
    
22. Fill a portion of the prepared mixture into each slit bitter gourd and keep aside.
    
23. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan.
    
24. Add the stuffed karelas.
    
25. Cook on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
    
26. Drain on an absorbent paper.
    
27. Serve bharwa karela immediately.
    

pro tips to make bharwan karela

1. To reduce the bitterness of the karela, they are rubbed with salt and steamed them.
   
2. For a richer flavor, you can add a dollop of ghee to the pan when frying the karela.
   
3. Instead of steaming you can also boil the karela in salt water.
4. Add ¼ cup coarsely crushed peanuts.Peanuts have a nutty flavor that complements the bitterness of the karela.Peanuts add a bit of crunch to the dish, making it more interesting to chew and swallow.
   
5. Add ½ cupgrated dry coconut (kopra).Dry coconut has a rich, nutty flavor that complements the bitterness of the karela.Dry coconut adds a bit of crunch and texture to the stuffing, making it more interesting to chew and swallow.

   
   

6. Add ½ tspdried mango powder (amchur).Amchur adds a tangy and sour flavor to the karela, which helps to balance out the bitterness of the vegetable.
   

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