करेला काजू करी | Karela Kaju Curry | Bitter gourd Cashew Curry

Karela Kaju Curry

Ingredients :

Karela / Bitter gourd- 500 gm

Kaju - 100 gm

Onion (chopped) - 250 gm

Tomato (chopped) - 150 gm

Ginger (finely chopped) - 1/2 tsp

Garlic (finely chopped) - 1/2 tsp

Cream - 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp

Carom seeds / Ajwain - 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Red Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp

Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp

Garam masala powder - 1/4 tsp

Black pepper powder - 1/4 tsp

Whole red chilli - 2

Bay leaf - 1

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Amchur powder - 1/4 tsp

Mango Pickle Masala - 1 tbsp

Mustard Oil - 1.5 tbsp

Salt - 1 tsp or as per taste

Method :

1. Wash the karelas nicely and peel them

2. Cut the karelas into halves vertically and remove seeds if they are not soft

3. Cut them in desired shape

4. Add salt, turmeric powder, 1/2 tbsp mustard oil in them

5. Mix nicely and leave it aside to marinate

6. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan

7. Add ajwain, cumin seeds, whole dry red chillies, bay leaf

8. Now add onion, ginger, garlic

9. Saute till onions turn transluscent

10. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, tomatoes

11. Saute till tomatoes are nicely cooked

12. When tomatoes and spices are nicely cooked, add cashews and mix

13. Add amchur powder, mango pickle, cream and mix

14. Now add marinated karela pieces and mix nicely

15. Cover and cook till karelas are nicely done

16. Once karelas have become soft, take the out in a serving bowl

17. Enjoy Karela Kaju Curry with Jeera Rice or Roti