Bihari Style Karela Aloo Sabzi | Potato Bitter Gourd Sabji

Bihari Style Karela Aloo Sabzi



Ingredients:

Karela / Bittergourd - 250 gm
Mustard oil - 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Garlic (finely chopped) - 4 cloves
Onions (thinly sliced) - 2
Potatoes (thickly sliced) - 250 gm
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Amchur powder - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Jaggery - 1 tsp (optional)

Method:

1. Wash, peel and cut thin strips of karela. If the seeds are too hard deseed it
2. In a pressure cooker add karela strips, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp water
3. Close the lid, cook for 2 whistles, turn off the heat
4. Release the pressure immediately to retain the bright colour of the karela 
5. Take out from the cooker and keep it aside
6. Heat oil in a kadahi 
7. Add onion and garlic and saute until the onion is just soft
8. Add the sliced potatoes, sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt, turmeric powder and mix
9. Cook the potatoes until they are well roasted and cooked
10. Once the potatoes are cooked, add the cooked karela
11. Add Coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, amchur powder and mix
12. Stir fry the Bihari Karela Aloo Sabzi for another 4-5 minutes, so the flavours get well absorbed into the vegetable
13. Turn off the heat and transfer Bihari Style Karela Aloo Sabzi to a serving bowl and serve hot
14. Serve Bihari Style Karela Aloo Sabzi along with Palak dal, Phulka and Rice for an everyday meal


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