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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 coo...

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 kar...