Bharwa karela

Source : Wash Dry The Karela Cut The Edges And Make A Slit From Middle Remove The Seeds Take A Pan Add Oil Roast The Besan When Done Add All The Spices Exc...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : August 11, 2026

Step:

  1. Wash, dry the karela. Cut the edges and make a slit from middle. Remove the seeds.

  2. Take a pan, add oil roast the besan, when done, add all the spices except coriander leaves and sesame seed.

  3. Now after besan cools stuff the karela with the besan filling. Now take thread and tie the karela so that the stuffing doesn't come out. Heat oil in a kadai, add the karela, mix well and cover and cook till the karela's are soft and tender. Dry roast the sesame seed and lastly sprinkle it over the karela. Mix well. Serve with chapatti.


Ingredients

  1. 250 gms karela/bittergourd
  2. 4-5 tbsp besan
  3. 1 tsp turmeric powder
  4. 1 tsp red chilli powder
  5. 2 tbsp dhania jeera / coriander , cumin powder
  6. 1 tsp amchur powder
  7. 1 tsp garam masala powder
  8. 2-3 tsp salt
  9. 2 tbsp mustard oil
  10. 1 tbsp sesame seed
  11. 1 tbsp coriander leaves

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