Bharwan Karela Recipe:  Many people make faces on hearing the name of the bitter gourd vegetable. However, when it comes to stuffed bitter gourd, if it is prepared in the right way, people can be forced to lick their fingers after eating it. The taste of stuffed bitter gourd vegetable is such that people of all ages can be forced to ask for it again. Not only this, one can also eat one extra roti.

The recipe of making stuffed bitter gourd may take a little more time, but its taste makes all your efforts worth it. The stuffing masala in it is special which is prepared from roasted spices and onions. Let’s know the easy method of making it.

Ingredients for making stuffed bitter gourd

Bitter gourd – 6 medium sized

Onion – 2 finely chopped

Fennel seeds – 1 teaspoon

Coriander powder – 2 teaspoons

Saunth powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon

Turmeric – 1/2 teaspoon

Amchur (Dried mango powder) – 1 tsp

Garam masala – 1/2 tsp

Salt – as per taste

Mustard oil – 4 tablespoons

Thread (for tying bitter gourd) – as per need

How to make Stuffed Bitter Gourd

Stuffed bitter gourd vegetable is very tasty, provided it is prepared in the right way. To prepare this vegetable, first peel the bitter gourd and make a slit in the middle lengthwise. Then remove the seeds inside and keep them aside. Now apply salt on the bitter gourd and keep it aside for 30 minutes so that the bitterness goes away. After this, wash them thoroughly and squeeze out the water.

Now heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. Add fennel seeds, then add onion and fry till golden brown. After this, add coriander powder, turmeric, red chilli, dry ginger, dry mango powder and salt and fry. Chop the seeds finely and mix them in the spices. Fry the spices till they become dry and aromatic.

When the masala is ready, cool the prepared masala and fill it in the bitter gourd. After filling each bitter gourd, tie it lightly with a thread so that the masala does not come out. Heat the remaining oil in the pan and add the stuffed bitter gourd. Cover and fry on low flame by turning it for 15-20 minutes. When the bitter gourd becomes golden and cooked from all sides, turn off the gas. Serve hot stuffed bitter gourd with paratha, roti or dal-rice.