Stuffed Bitter Gourd (Karela) Recipe: A Savory & Healthy Delight
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About Stuffed Bitter Gourd (Karela) Recipe: A Savory & Healthy Delight
As a child, I dreaded bitter gourd, resorting to copious amounts of water to wash down each bite. Now, it's a beloved part of my diet, even making its way into my morning green juice! This incredible vegetable isn't just an acquired taste; it's a nutritional powerhouse, supporting everything from blood pressure to digestion and eye health.This stuffed bitter gourd recipe transforms this often-overlooked vegetable into a savory and satisfying dish. Aromatic spices like turmeric, mustard seeds, and garlic temper the bitterness, creating a flavor explosion in every mouthful. Prepare to be surprised by how delicious and healthy this recipe is!This recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a unique addition to your next potluck. It's surprisingly easy to make and full of flavor, guaranteed to impress even the most discerning palates.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total25 minutes
Ingredients
Bitter Gourd Preparation
- 4 Bitter Gourd karela, medium-sized
Spice Paste
- 6 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp Mustard Seeds yellow or white mustard seeds
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder haldi
- 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
Oil & Other
- 2 tbsp Mustard Oil
- 1 tbsp Mustard Seeds black
- 1 cup Water for boiling bitter gourd
Instructions
Prepare the Bitter Gourd
- Slit each bitter gourd lengthwise, creating a pocket for the stuffing. Boil one cup of water. Once boiling, add the bitter gourd and boil for 2 minutes. Remove, cool slightly, and scoop out the seeds.
Make the Spice Paste
- In a mortar and pestle (or using a food processor), grind the garlic and mustard seeds into a fine paste. Finely chop the onion and green chilies.
Sauté and Stuff
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of mustard oil in a pan. Sauté the chopped onions until lightly browned. Add the garlic-mustard paste, chopped green chilies, turmeric powder, and salt. Fry until a dry, fragrant paste forms. This is your stuffing. Spoon the paste into the bitter gourd pockets.
Fry the Stuffed Gourd
- Heat the remaining mustard oil in the same pan. Carefully place the stuffed bitter gourd in the pan and fry over medium heat until lightly browned on all sides. Be careful not to overcook.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Stuffed Bitter Gourd
- For a less bitter gourd, you can soak the sliced gourds in salted water for about 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust the amount of green chilies based on your spice preference.
- If you don't have mustard oil, you can substitute with vegetable oil or coconut oil.
- Serve hot as a side dish or a vegetarian main course. It pairs well with rice and dal.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 3gFat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.2gSodium: 855mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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Thanks for the inspiration! Looks tasty.
I’m eager to make this recipe!
What a great recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Such a scrumptious dish! Thank you.