Learn how to make Karlyachi bhaji or Karela sabzi - a quick vegetarian Indian main course recipe from our chef Archana on Ruchkar Mejwani.
Ingredients:
250 gms Bitter Gourd (Karla) 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds 1/4 Asafoetida (Hing) 1 Onion, chopped 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp Sugar 3 tbsp Grated Coconut 1 tbsp Mix Masala 3 tbsp Oil Coriander Leaves Salt to taste Water
Method:
- First apply salt to the chopped bitter gourd pieces and keep them aside for sometime. - In a pan heat some oil. - Add mustard seeds, asafoetida, onion, coriander leaves and turmeric powder. Saute everything well till the onions become soft. - Squeeze out all the water from the chopped bitter gourd pieces and add it to the masala. Mix well. - Add grated coconut, mix masala, sugar and salt. Mix everything well. - Add little water and cover it with a lid to let everything cook for 10 minutes. - Karlyachi Bhaji is ready to be served.