Besan Karele

Source : Wash Peel Deseed The Karele And Marinate With Turmeric Powder And Salt And Set Aside For 3-5 Mins In A Bowl Take A Muslin Cloth And Cover And Add The...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : August 10, 2026

Step:

  1. Wash, peel, deseed the karele and marinate with turmeric powder and salt and set aside for 3-5 mins. In a bowl take a muslin cloth and cover and add the marinated karele. Drain out all water and set aside

  2. In a wok heat oil and add cumin seeds, chopped green chillies, chopped onions and fry for 2-3 mins until translucent. Add marinated kareles and stir for 2-3 mins

  3. Add besan, coriander powder, cumin powder. Stir well. Add ajwain, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, Aamchur powder and mix well. Add salt and stir and keep on low flame for 2-3 mins

  4. Sprinkle 1/4 cup water and stir. Set aside

  5. Plate and enjoy with Roti or Steamed rice

    Besan Karele recipe step 5 photo

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup Karele (Bitter Gourd)washed peeled deseeded and cut into pieces
  2. 2 Tbsp besan/gram flour
  3. 1/4 tsp Aamchur(dry mango) powder
  4. 1 tsp red chilli powder
  5. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  6. 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  7. 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  8. 1/2 tsp ajwain /carom seeds
  9. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  10. 1-2 springs coriander leaves chopped fine
  11. 2-3 green chillies chopped
  12. 1 medium size onion chopped fine
  13. 2 Tbsp mustard oil
  14. To taste Salt

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