Besanwali Karela Sabzi | Tasty Karela Sabzi
a flavorful and nutritious Karela Sabzi made with a perfect balance of spices and gramflour, bringing out the best in this humble vegetable.
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 650 gms bitter gourds (Karela)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt as per taste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp dry mango powder (aamchur)
- 4 tbsp gram flour (besan)
- 3 to 4 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- ½ tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1 tsp fennel seeds (sauf)
- ½ tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Wash the bitter gourds thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds.
- Transfer to a large bowl and add salt along with lemon juice. Mix well,cover, and let it rest for 30 minutes. This helps reduce bitterness.
- After 30 minutes, squeeze out all the excess moisture from the karela slices and discard the water.
- In a bowl add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin coriander powder, garam masala, dry mango powder, gram flour and mix well.
- Add this spice mixture to the karela slices and toss well to coat them evenly.
- Heat oil in an iron kadhai.
- Add cumin seeds, carom seeds, fennel seeds, and asafoetida. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.
- Add the spice-coated karela slices and mix well.
- Cover and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the karela is cooked through and slightly crisp.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, dal-rice, or as a side dish.