Friday 7 February 2014

Khatta Mitha Karela Sabji |ambat god karli bhaji|Sweet and sour BitterGourd



Have u ever imagined karela sabji and that too sweet and sour.IF NOT THAN TRY THIS Khatta Metha Karela Sabji and i am sure you will start liking karelas

I have followed the exact recipe from maayeka blogspot .I have tried few recipes from anjana jis blog and they turned out to be too good and reminded me of my mother

Bitter gourd curry cooked in a sweet and sour sauce 







INGREDIENTS-
preparation time-10 min
cooking time-15 min
serve-4
Bitter gourd-350 gm
Jaggery-2.5 tbls


Tamarind pulp-2.5 tbls
Chilli powder-1 tbls
Turmeric powder-1/2 t.s
Fennel seeds(saunf)-1 t.s
Salt-1 t.s
Oil-3 tbls

Method:

1.Wash  bitter gourd ,scrape it and then cut it into small pieces.

2.rub salt and turmeric powder into the pieces and keep covered for one hour.then wash well with enough water to reduce the bitterness.drain extra water from the pieces.






3.Heat oil in a kadhai,add fennel seeds,once they crackle ,add  turmeric, and  bitter gourd pieces and saute for 1 minute.







4.cover kadai with a lid and cook on slow flame till done.keep stirring in between.

5.when karela is cooked perfectly ,add chilli powder,jaggery,tamarind pulp,salt and 4 tblsp of water ,mix well



6.Cover and cook for 5 more minutes on slow heat ,till oil start seperating from the masala and gravy turns out little thick.


Serve with Chapati,roti,or daal rice.

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