Stuffed Karela with Aloo | Stuffed Bitter Gourd with Potatoes | भरवाँ करेला

Stuffed Karela with Aloo



Ingredients:

Karela (Bitter Giurd) - 250 gm
Potatoes (boiled) - 2
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Chat masala powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp

Method:

1. Wash the karelas and peel them slightly
2. Make a vertical slit on each karela.
3. Scoop out and discard seeds and pulp to fill the potato masala
4. Sprinkle and rub 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder to remove bitterness
5. Let it rest for 20-25 minutes
6. In a mixing bowl mash the boiled potatoes
7. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, red chili powder, chat masala, garam masala and 1/2 tsp salt
8. Mix everything nicely
9. Now fill the karelas with potato masala filling tightly
10. Heat Oil in a Shallow frying pan
11. Shallow fry stuffed karelas lightly for a minute such that the stuffing doesn't fall off
12. Then cover and cook on low-medium heat till stuffed karelas are well cooked
13. Keep flipping them in between for even cooking
14. Once the karelas are soft, switch off the heat and it is ready to be served
15. Serve Stuffed Karela with Aloo along with Dal tadka, Roti, Chapati or Rice




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