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मसाला भरवां करेला की रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Masala Bharwan Karela in Hindi)

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masala bharwa karela recipe | stuffed bitter gourd | chatpata bharwa karela | with 39 amazing images.

masala bharwan karela is a popular stuffed bitter gourd recipe from the North Indian Cuisine. Learn how to make masala bharwa karela recipe | stuffed bitter gourd | chatpata bharwa karela |

masala bharwan karela is a Punjabi delicacy that will make even kids fall in love with karela. Here, the karela is first cleaned, slit, coated with salt and steamed to eliminate some of the bitterness and to tenderise the vegetable. It is then stuffed with a mouth-watering masala that has rich spicy note.

The masala bharwan karela is a dish that will blow your mind and satisfy your taste buds. Serve with rotis, dal and rice to make a homely and satisfying meal.

pro tips to make bharwan karela: 1. To reduce the bitterness of the karela, they are rubbed with salt and steamed them. 2. For a richer flavor, you can add a dollop of ghee to the pan when frying the karela. 3. Instead of steaming, you can also boil the karela in salt water.

Enjoy masala bharwa karela recipe | stuffed bitter gourd | chatpata bharwa karela | with step by step photos.

 

Masala Bharwan Karela recipe - How to make Masala Bharwan Karela

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Preparation Time

15 Mins

Cooking Time

20 Mins

Total Time

35 Mins

Makes

8 stuffed karelas

Ingredients

Method

For masala bharwa karela
 

  1. To make bharwa karela, make a slit on each bitter gourd lengthwise and scoop out the insides carefully creating a hollow in the centre.

  2. Apply a little salt to the inside and outside of the bitter gourd.

  3. Steam for 10 to 15 minutes, remove and keep aside.

  4. Heat oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and onion. Saute on medium flame for 2 minutes.

  5. Add garlic paste and saute for a few seconds. Add sesame seeds, coconut, peanuts and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

  6. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, fennel powder, garam masala, amchur powder, sugar and salt.

  7. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

  8. Add the coriander mix well and remove the mixture on a plate.

  9. Fill a portion of the prepared mixture into each slit bitter gourd and keep aside.

  10. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the stuffed karelas.

  11. Cook on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.

  12. Serve the bharwa karela immediately.


 


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    1. masala bharwa karela recipe | stuffed bitter gourd | chatpata bharwa karela | then do try other recipes using karela also:
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      • karela tikki recipe |bottle gourd tikki | healthy Indian tikki | karela tikki with garlic tomato chutney |
what is bharwan karela made of?

 

    1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making bharwan karela.
how to steam the karela

 

    1. To make bharwa karela, place a cleaned bittergourd.
    2. Make a slit on each bitter gourd lengthwise.
    3. Scoop out the insides carefully creating a hollow in the centre.
    4. Prepare rest 5 karelas also.
    5. Add salt.
    6. Apply to the inside and outside of the bitter gourd.
    7. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 15 minutes.
    8. Remove and keep aside.
how to make bharwan karela

 

    1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
    2. Add ½ tsp cumin seeds.
    3. Add ½ cup finely chopped onion.
    4. Sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes.
    5. Add ½ tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste.
    6. Sauté for a few seconds.
    7. Add ½ tbsp sesame seeds (til).
    8. Add ½ cup grated dry coconut (kopra). Dry coconut has a rich, nutty flavor that complements the bitterness of the karela. Dry coconut adds a bit of crunch and texture to the stuffing, making it more interesting to chew and swallow.
    9. Add ¼ cup coarsely crushed peanuts. Peanuts have a nutty flavor that complements the bitterness of the karela. Peanuts add a bit of crunch to the dish, making it more interesting to chew and swallow.
    10. Cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    11. Add ½ tsp turmeric powder. 
    12. Add 1 tbsp chilli powder.
    13. Add ½ tsp fennel powder. 
    14. Add ¼ tsp garam masala. 
    15. Add ½ tsp dried mango powder (amchur). Amchur adds a tangy and sour flavor to the karela, which helps to balance out the bitterness of the vegetable.
    16. Add 2 tsp sugar.
    17. Mix well and add salt to taste.
    18. Add ¼ cup chopped coriander.
    19. Mix well.
    20. Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    21. Remove the mixture on a plate.
    22. Fill a portion of the prepared mixture into each slit bitter gourd and keep aside.
    23. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan.
    24. Add the stuffed karelas.
    25. Cook on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
    26. Drain on an absorbent paper.
    27. Serve bharwa karela immediately.
pro tips to make bharwan karela

 

    1. To reduce the bitterness of the karela, they are rubbed with salt and steamed them.
    2. For a richer flavor, you can add a dollop of ghee to the pan when frying the karela.
    3. Instead of steaming you can also boil the karela in salt water.
    4. Add ¼ cup coarsely crushed peanuts. Peanuts have a nutty flavor that complements the bitterness of the karela. Peanuts add a bit of crunch to the dish, making it more interesting to chew and swallow.
    5. Add ½ cup grated dry coconut (kopra). Dry coconut has a rich, nutty flavor that complements the bitterness of the karela. Dry coconut adds a bit of crunch and texture to the stuffing, making it more interesting to chew and swallow.

       
    6. Add ½ tsp dried mango powder (amchur). Amchur adds a tangy and sour flavor to the karela, which helps to balance out the bitterness of the vegetable.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy152 cal
Protein1.8 g
Carbohydrates7.5 g
Fiber3.8 g
Fat12.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium6 mg

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Pankaj

March 13, 2025, midnight

Respected mam I love your method and your recipe,,,,but you did not mention that how to bind it by using thread,,but on the top you have mention that we need to tie it by thread but last of the preparetion you did not tie ,,,,if u don''t Mind can you tell me how to tie it plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Pankaj, We have tied it at step no 8 You need to just tie it all around and then tie a small knot to seal it.

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Suresh Palaniswamy

March 13, 2025, midnight

The above nutrition value does not have the size of the portion and it would be very helpful if the portion size is mentioned along with the nutrition details. Thank you.

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Simran

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Reena Arya

March 13, 2025, midnight

Dear mam... It was very helpful and delicious. Thanks for the recipe.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Reena, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

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juber

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Juber, We are very happy to know you loved the Masala Bharwan Karela recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you liked them. Happy Cooking !!

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pooja

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Mam, Thanks for the superb recipe. I m diabetic and eating karela was never so interesting before. I make food reading your recipes at least 4 days in a week.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Pooja, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you liked them. Happy Cooking !!

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shrikant Mulugu

March 13, 2025, midnight

Delicious ..!! Thank you for the wonderful recipe pretty simple to make n great in taste.

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surabhi singh

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hiii mam...I am try this recipy...this is awesome test...thanks for sharing this recipy....mam can u please share....Chinese veg peaking soup recipy....I am very thankful to u if u share

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Saurabhi, We are very happy to know you liked the recipe. We are not sure of the Chinese soup recipe name exactly you are looking for. Please be more clear so we can help you.

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Shikha mishra

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hoi mam thanks fr sharing this asowme recipe.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Shikha, We are very happy to know you you liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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Jafar zaifi

March 13, 2025, midnight

Madam tried your receipe which is tasty. We stuff with mince meat, using the ingrdiants. How van we improve the taste?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, we do vegetarian recipes only.

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Akash sachan

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hii mam , I am 18 yr old today I made the Punjabi kaadi for my mom and dad they surprised ....and it''s to delicious they loved and mam thanks fr sharing this asowme recipe. .......thankuuuuuuu mammmmmmlllll..

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Sonika

March 13, 2025, midnight

Dear Tarla Aunty, Since its my favourite cuisine,my mom use to cook it for me v.lavishly.I loved to eat it...but never tried to know its recipe.But finally after a long search i got its perfect recipe through your recipe book.So i am very very Thankful to you.Once again Thank you very much. sonika

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Sonika, We are delighted you have loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

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avinash sharma

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Avinash , we are delighted you loved the Masala Bharwan Karela recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

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Foodie #599556

March 13, 2025, midnight

Incredible complexity of flavour in a simple dish. Easy to prepare and a delight to eat.

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Vimalmadan

March 13, 2025, midnight

Mam punjabi bharwan karele ki racipy bhut bdiya ha Thanks

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Dear Vimalmadan, We are very happy to know you loved the Masala Bharwan Karela recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you liked them. Happy Cooking !!

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Nazeeba

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hello mam.. Any substitude for amchur powder. I''m from Tamil Nadu. I don''t know what is amchur powder. Please help. Can i use fennel powder instead of fennel seeds?

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Tanvier Hasan

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hello ma''am. Tried bharwa karela it came out yumm. I like all your dishes firstly they all are very easy & not cumbersome n secondly they are tasty. I followed all your steps but unfortunately, I don''t know why, but my bitter gourds were not tender so I pressure cooked th once. what might have gone wrong can u suggest??

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Make sure you fry on a medium flame as mentioned in the recipe, if you fry on a high flame or the oil is very very hot it will start turning brown fast but will be uncooked from inside.

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Atul Mishra

March 13, 2025, midnight

What an amazing recipie. My mom used to make Bharwan Karela this way. My mom taught me to cook a lot of stuff before she left. Thank you for sharing this amazing technique to cook My favorite veggie

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad you liked the recipe and enjoyed making it.! Happy cooking.!

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