INGREDIENTS
Karela Aloo
Servings - 2 - 3
INGREDIENTS
Bitter gourds - 550 grams
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Fennel seeds - 1 teaspoon
Nigella seeds - 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds - 1 teaspoon
Water - 1 litre
Oil - 30 milliliters
Oil - 30 milliliters
Onions - 240 grams
Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
Potatoes - 450 grams
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Red chili - 1 teaspoon
PREPARATION
1. Cut bitter gourds from both sides, cut it half from middle and chop in small pieces each side with the help of a knife.
2. In mixing bowl, add 550 grams bitter gourd, 1 teaspoon salt and mix it well.
3. Rest for 10 - 12 minutes.
4. In small bowl, add 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon nigella seeds, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds and mix it well. Keep aside.
5. In bowl of bitter gourd, add 1 litre water and wash it well.
6. Transfer this into a another bowl and keep aside.
7. Heat 30 milliliters oil in a skillet, add the washed bitter gourd and mix it well.
8. Cook for 8 - 10 minutes on medium heat or until it turns golden brown in color.
9. Remove it from heat and keep aside.
10. Heat 30 millilitres oil in a another skillet, add the prepared seeds mixture and stir for 2 - 3 minutes.
11. Then, add 240 grams onions and fry till translucent or until it turns golden brown in color.
12. Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and mix it well.
13. Now, add bitter gourds in it and mix it well.
14. Cover it with lid and cook for 7 - 8 minutes on medium heat.
15. Open the lid and give it a nice stir.
16. Add 450 grams potatoes and mix it well.
17. Cover it with lid and cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
18. Open the lid and give it a nice stir.
19. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili and cook it for 10 minutes.
20. Serve hot.