How to make Karela Basar -
Bitter gourds cooked in onion tomato gravy with spices.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Bitter gourd (karela)s, Whole wheat flour (atta) (आटा)
Cuisine : Sindhi
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Karela Basar Recipe Card
Sindhi cuisine is delightful, and those who have had a taste of it will know that there is a great deal of flavour and spice in this cuisine. This does not mean that all food in Sindhi cuisine is spicy, as there are plenty of sweet dishes in it to.
Sindhi cuisine is a result of many influences - Baluchistan touches the border of Sindh and so does Punjab – so there is bound to be an immigration of ideas! It goes without saying that pre-partition played an immense role in making Sindhi cuisine what it is today. As Sindh was once part of India, Indian foods have had a large influence is shaping Sindhi cuisine. The spicy and aromatic features of Sindhi and Indian meals are similar. Sindhi cuisine refers to the cuisine of the Sindhis from Sindh, Pakistan and India.
Combinations of dishes are also important in Sindhi cuisine. Over the years the best ones have lasted and are repeatedly presented together.
Prep Time : 31-40 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Karela Basar Recipe
Bitter gourd (karela)s craped, slit, seeded 10-12 small
Whole wheat flour (atta) 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Oil 5 tablespoons
Onions thin slices 4 medium
Tomatoes chopped 2 medium
Red chilli powder 2 teaspoons
Coriander powder 2 teaspoons
Green chillies chopped 3
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Rub whole wheat flour and salt on bitte gourds and set aside for fifteen to twenty minutes. Deep fry the bittergourds in medium hot oil for five to seven minutes or until golden brown.
Step 2
Heat oil in a kadai, add the onions and sauté for four to five minutes or till golden brown. Add the tomatoes, cook covered for eight to ten minutes or until the tomatoes are completely cooked.
Step 3
Add bitter gourds and saute for a minute. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and green chillies, turmeric powder and cook for another three to four minutes. Remove from heat. Serve hot with chapattis.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1096 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 84.3 gm
Protein : 15.2 gm
Fat : 77.6 gm
Other : 30gm
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