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Karlyachi Bhaji

karela cooked with masalas in form of a curry This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main Ingredients Bitter Gourd, Peanuts
Cuisine Maharashtrian
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 26-30 minutes
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Karlyachi Bhaji

  • 500 grams Bitter Gourd
  • 3-4 tablespoons Peanuts
  • 3-4 teaspoons White sesame seeds
  • 100 grams Dry coconut (khopra)
  • 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoons Goda masala
  • Tamarind 1 lemon sized ball
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 5-6 Curry leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves

Method

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  1. Cut karela lengthwise into half. Remove seeds and cut into thin slices. Apply a little salt and then leave aside for 20 minutes. Roast peanuts on to a hot tawa. Peel them and then grind into powder. Grate dry coconut and then roast it on tawa. Grind it too. Soak tamarind in warm water for a few minutes and then remove pulp.
  2. Mix tamarind pulp, white sesame seeds, ground dry coconut, roasted peanut powder, red chilli powder, goda masala and salt in a bowl and leave aside. Squeeze karela in fistfuls to remove excess moisture and bitterness. Heat oil. Add mustard seeds. When they start crackling, add curry leaves, turmeric powder.
  3. Cook for a moment. Add karela and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add prepared masala mixture, add water and then allow it to cook for 20-25 minutes. Add salt to taste. Remove when done and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Nutrition Info

Calories 1493
Carbohydrates 62.9
Protein 26.9
Fat 125.9
Other Fiber Iron- 16.1mg
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