BHARWAN KARELA BY ANIL A KAMATH

A STUFFED BITTER GOURD DISH..............!!!

BHARWAN KARELA 

INGREDIENTS :

10-12 small karela/bitter gourd

¾ tsp turmeric powder

¾ tsp red chili powder

¼ tsp punjabi garam masala

1 tsp amchur powder

1 tsp fennel powder/saunf powder

2 medium sized onions, finely sliced

3 tbsp oilfew chopped coriander leaves for garnish 

salt as required

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse and peel the karela.make a vertical cut on each karela keeping the base intact.remove the seeds and pith with your hands or scrape with a small spoon.mix all the dry spice powders with salt.stuff the spice powder mix in the karela.tie a thread tightly around each karela.heat the oil and fry the karela in the oil till they are browned and cooked.in the same oil, add the sliced onions and fry them till they begin to brown.add the karela and saute till they the onions become crisp and golden.add the rest of the spice mix, if there is a left over.in case if you have added less salt in the spice mix, you can add them now.while serving bharwan karela remove the thread and serve bharwan karela garnished with chopped coriander leaves.bharwan karela is best had with some rotis, phulkas or as a side vegetable dish with dal-rice.