Karela Dahi wala

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Chef Shantanu Gupte

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Karela Dahi wala

About Karela Dahi wala

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Cooked this way most of the bitterness of the bitter gourds will disappear

  • Bitter gourds (karele), thinly sliced 2 to 3
  • Yogurt 1½ cups
  • Salt to taste
  • Turmeric powder ¾ tsp
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  • Take bitter gourd slices on a plate, add salt and ¼ tsp turmeric powder and rub them on the bitter gourd well. Keep aside for 30 minutes to remove bitterness.
  • Take yogurt, gram flour, remaining turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, asafoetida and salt with little water in a bowl and whisk together well.
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Ingredients

  • Bitter gourds (karele), thinly sliced 2 to 3
  • Yogurt 1½ cups
  • Salt to taste
  • Turmeric powder ¾ tsp
  • Gram flour (besan) ½ tbsp
  • Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  • Cumin powder 1 tsp
  • Asafoetida ¼ tsp
  • Sunflower oil 1 tbsp
  • Ginger, cut into thin strips 1 tsp
  • Green chillies, chopped 2
  • Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) ¼ tsp
  • Fennel seeds (saunf) 1 tsp
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 tbsp

How to Make Karela Dahi wala (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Take bitter gourd slices on a plate, add salt and ¼ tsp turmeric powder and rub them on the bitter gourd well. Keep aside for 30 minutes to remove bitterness.
  2. Take yogurt, gram flour, remaining turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, asafoetida and salt with little water in a bowl and whisk together well.
  3. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan on medium heat, add ginger, green chillies, fenugreek seeds and fennel seeds and saute till fragrant.
  4. Add bitter gourd slices and increase heat. Mix well and add ¼ cup water. Mix well, cover and cook till the bitter gourd is tender.
  5. Reduce heat, add yogurt mixture and mix well. Continue to cook stirring continuously till oil begins to leave the mixture.
  6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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About chef

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte hosts the show Health Mange More on channel FOOD FOOD.

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Key Details:

Prep:40 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

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