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Veggie Table - Show #37

Masaledar Karelas (Bitter Gourd)

• ½ lb (250gms) Small sized karela
• 2 Large onions, finely sliced
• ¼ cup (50mL) Tamarind pulp
• 1 tbsp (15mL) Ground cumin
• 1 tbsp (15mL) Ginger paste
• 1 tbsp (15mL) Garlic paste
• 1 ½ tsp (7mL) Turmeric
• 1 ½ tsp (7mL) Chili (red pepper) powder
• 50ml Mustard or vegetable oil
• To taste… Salt

Slit karelas lengthwise in the centre to keep them intact. Scoop out the middle without splitting the vegetable. Mix ginger paste, garlic paste, salt and cumin well. Stuff karelas with the masala and gently press together to close the opening. Heat oil and fry onion until light brown, without burning. Add turmeric and stir well. Place karelas carefully into the oil and cook until done. Add tamarind pulp, salt and chili powder. Cook for a few minutes more until gravy is thick. Serve hot.