Bharwa Karela

Ingredients :

1. 5-6 Medium Size Karela [Bitter Melon] 
2. 4 Tbsp.Vegetable/Peanut Oil 
3. 1 Medium Size Finely Chopped Onion 
4. 2 Tbsp.Crushed Dry Coconut 
5. 1 Tbsp. Turmeric Powder 
6. 1 Tbsp.Red Chilly Powder 
7. 1 Tbsp.Coriander Powder 
8. 1 Tbsp.Fennel seeds Powder [ Sauf] 
9. 1 Tbsp. Salt 
10. 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice 
11. 1 Tbsp. Tamarind Puree 
12. 1/2 Tbsp. Jaggary [ Gud] 
13. Thread to wrap Karela 

Garnish :

Coriander / Cilantro Leaves

Method :

1. Wash Karela and scrape the skin and put scrape aside. 
2. Make a straight slit in karela and remove seed. 
3. in a Bowl add scrape karela skin and seeds sprinkle with salt and lemon juice and keep it for 10-15 Min, after 15 minute wash it well and keep aside. 
4. Make a solution of salt, lemon juice and water , Keep karela in solution for 30 minutes. 
5. Squeeze the karela well and wash it twice. 

For Filling :

1. Roast Chopped onion and crushed dry coconut on medium flame. 
2. In a Frying pan heat 1 Tbsp.oil and add roasted onion coconut,Scrape and seeds of karela,Turmeric Powder,Red Chilly Powder,Coriander Powder,Fennel seeds Powder,Salt to taste ,Tamarind Puree,Jaggary and cook for 10 minutes on medium flame. 
3. Stuff the split karela with the filling mixture and tie karela with thread. 

For Cooking :

1. Add 3 Tbsp.oil in cooking pan and arrange the stuffed karela in the pan.Cover the pan and cook it for 5 Minute. 
2. Turn Karela sprinkle some water if required and cook it well on medium flame.Garnish with Coriander leaves and serve with Roti or Rice. 

Tips :

1. Don"t use big size of seeds in filling. 
2. For Stuffed Karela use medium size of Karela. 

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