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Karlachi Bhaji
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Archana Arte
Mar 21, 2013 |
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PREPARATION TIME
COOKING TIME
SERVES
2-3
PREPARATION LEVEL
Easy
Of course we all dislike or even hate karela as it's commonly known. Watch Archana, make this vegetable, giving you tips on how-to make it almost bitter-free. We won't be shocked, if this becomes one of your favourites soon!
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 tsp rai (mustard seeds)
1/4 tsp hing (asafoetida)
2-3 tbsp oil
2 onions finely chopped
3 karela (bitter melon) finely chopped
Water
1 tbsp sugar
7-8 crushed garlic cloves
1/4 tsp haldi (turmeric powder)
1 tsp mix masala
Salt
Coriander
DIRECTIONS
- Heat 2-3 tbsp oil
- Once the oil is hot, add 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- Add 7-8 crushed garlic cloves
- Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Add finely chopped onions
- Now add salt as per taste
- Add chopped bitter melon
- Mix well
- TIP: Adding the onions and bitter melon together, helps reduce the bitterness
- Now add 1 tsp mix masala
- Add 1 tbsp sugar
- Add water
- Mix well
- Cover the vegetable and allow it to cook under the steam
- Ready to serve
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