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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.

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Masala Bharwan Karela recipe - How to make Masala Bharwan Karela

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     8Makes 8 stuffed karelas
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Ingredients

For Masala Bharwa Karela
8 small sized bitter gourd (karela)
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
2 tbsp coarsely crushed peanuts
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf) powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
oil for shallow-frying
Method

For masala bharwa karela
    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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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.
Accompaniments

Boondi and Pomegranate Raita 
Makhani Roti 
Missi Rotis, Rajasthani Missi Roti 
Punjabi Aam ka Achaar 

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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Masala Bharwan Karela
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 on 26 May 20 01:11 AM


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    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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30 May 20 05:03 PM
Masala Bharwan Karela
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 on 29 Apr 20 11:06 PM


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    Hi, we do vegetarian recipes only.
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30 Apr 20 01:42 AM
Masala Bharwan Karela
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 on 29 Nov 19 11:15 PM


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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Tarla Dalal    Hi, Amchur (dry mango powder) is used to give tangy taste to karela. You can add 1/2 tsp of lemon juice to the mixture..
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02 Dec 19 05:03 PM
Masala Bharwan Karela
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 on 02 Aug 17 08:34 PM


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    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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03 Aug 17 03:35 PM
Masala Bharwan Karela
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 on 27 Apr 17 06:45 PM


Dear mam... It was very helpful and delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
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Tarla Dalal    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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28 Apr 17 08:36 AM
Masala Bharwan Karela
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 on 07 Sep 16 04:17 AM


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    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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07 Sep 16 09:23 AM
Masala Bharwan Karela
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 on 31 Aug 16 09:33 AM


Mam punjabi bharwan karele ki racipy bhut bdiya ha Thanks
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Tarla Dalal    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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31 Aug 16 01:34 PM
Masala Bharwan Karela
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 on 13 Aug 16 12:24 PM


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Tarla Dalal    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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13 Aug 16 02:24 PM
Masala Bharwan Karela
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 on 18 Jul 16 08:39 PM


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    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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19 Jul 16 08:57 AM
Masala Bharwan Karela
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 on 14 Jul 16 03:05 PM


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