How to make Bharwa Karela  at home in 4 easy steps 

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Prep Time: 25 Min

10 to 12 small karela  ¾ teaspoon turmeric powder  ¾ teaspoon red chili powder  ¼ teaspoon Garam Masala 1 teaspoon dry mango powder  1 teaspoon fennel powder 2 medium sized onions – finely sliced 3 tablespoons any oil (flavored oil or mustard oil) 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves for garnish (optional) salt as required

Cook Time: 35 Min

Ingredients

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Step 1

Rinse the bitter gourds with fresh water then wipe them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Make a cut on each karela vertically keeping the base intact. Remove the pith and seeds with a spoon. Take all the dry spices in a plate or bowl and mix them well with salt.

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Step 2

Stuff the karela with the dry spice powder mix with a spoon. Fill them well and tie the stuffed karela with a clean thread. After this, heat the oil in a kadai or a frying pan, when the oil becomes medium hot then add the stuffed bitter gourds.

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Step 3

In the same pan, add the sliced onions and saute them on low heat.  When the onions get browned, add the pan-fried bitter gourd in it and saute for a few minutes till the onions get crisp.

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Step 4

Before serving remember to remove the threads. Serve the bharwa karela with soft phulka or paratha. 

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