Stuffed Karela

While growing up, I learned Bitter Gourd is the king of all vegetables. It tastes bitter and very few people consume it due to that. Anyways, here's my mom's recipe for Stuffed Karela, takes little time to cook but turns out wonderful and irresistible. Let's get started ...

Ingredients

- 2 Bitter Gourd , Jaggery, Lime, Besan, Fennel Seeds, Cilantro
- Garam Masala, Turmeric Powder, Chilli Powder, Garlic, Oil, Asafoetida

Here's the Recipe,

- Cut the Bitter Gourd in half, remove the seeds and then steam it with 1 glass of water.
- For filling, saute Besan in empty pan for around 8-10 minutes, till it turns brown. Let it cool.
- Add jaggery, garam masala, fennel seeds, turmeric powder, mashed garlic, salt and oil to the Besan.
- Add cilantro and mix it well. Then fill it inside the Bitter Gourd.

- In a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil, add chopped garlic and saute until garlic turns golden brown.
- Add the Bitter Gourd to the pan and let it cook for 7-8 minutes..
- Sprinkle some water while cooking and then add the remaining filling to the pan.

Enjoy the Rice with spicy curry or daal !!