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Soya chunks stuffed in Bitter gourd and shallow fried.
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Stuffed Karela or Stuffed Bitter Gourd Recipe

Shallow fried and not fried as in the traditional Uttar Pradesh style. I have used soya chunks to increase the protein content.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time12 hours 35 minutes
Course: Accompaniments, Bachelor Recipes, Healthy Foods, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Keyword: Bitter Gourd Recipes, Protein-Rich Food, Shallow Fried Stuffed Bitter Gourd, Simple and healthy diet in old age, Soya Chunks Stuffed Karela, Stuffed
Servings: 4 people
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 6 bitter gourd or karela
  • 2 onions chopped fine
  • 1 Potatoes boiled and mashed
  • ¼ cup soya chunks boiled and drained
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 2 teaspoon Dry mango powder amchur
  • Salt to Taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil + oil for frying

Instructions

  • Wash, scrape, and slit the karela/bitter gourd.
  • Remove the seeds and discard them.
  • Apply salt and leave it for 12 hours. I generally leave them overnight.
  • Soak the karela in water for about ½ hour then wash them thoroughly. Squeeze them a bit and set aside.
  • Meanwhile in kadhai/wok heat oil, add the onions and cook until a bit soft.
  • Add the ginger garlic paste and cook again until the onion is translucent.
  • Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, jeera powder and dry mango powder/amchur.
  • Stir well and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the mashed potato and soya chunks mix well.
  • Cook until you get a delicious aroma.
  • Cool and then stuff the karelas with this stuffing.
  • Check the seasonings. Since you will be using it to stuff in salted karelas keep the salt low.
  • Traditionally these stuffed bitter gourds are deep-fried in medium hot oil until dark brown.
  • However, I shallow fried them in a non-stick pan with little oil till dark brown.
  • Flip them over cook on the other side.
  • Use oil if needed only.
  • Cook covered for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg