An interesting twist to the usual rejection of a vegetable that even adults think twice before consuming! Try this recipe and see how your perception changes towards karela forever!
Ingredients:
- 3 karela
- 3 onions
- 1 raw mango
- 2 tablespoon mustard oil
- A pinch of asafoetida
- ½ tablespoon mustard oil
- 2 tablespoon saunf
- 2 tablespoon dry coriander leaves
- ½ tablespoon turmeric powder
- ½ tablespoon red chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon Bhoj Masale coriander powder
- ½ tablespoon amchur powder
Instructions:
- Prepare the karela stuffing: Wash the karela thoroughly under water and peel the skin off. Slice one portion of the karela with a slicer. Remove the seeds from inside. Along with the seeds and sliced pieces, add some salt and coarsely grind them in hand. Squeeze the water out and wash it again in a pan by adding water and salt.
- Make the karela outer: Rub some salt on the karela pieces inside and out in a massaging fashion. Dip them in water and clean them and set this aside.
Tips:
- Grinding karela with salt helps in removing the bitterness.