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Stuffed Bitter Gourd (Bharwa Karela)

Step-by-step Stuffed Bitter Gourd (Bharwa Karela) recipe made with Mom Masale ingredients for authentic Indian flavour.

Ingredients

• 4 Bitter Gourds, peeled and deseeded
• 3 tbsp Mom Masale Kalonji Stuffing Masala 🛒 Shop Kalonji Bharwa Masala
• 1 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp Oil
• As required Salt

Method

1. Rub the bitter gourds with salt and leave them aside for about 20 minutes to reduce bitterness.
2. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
3. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onions until lightly golden.
4. Add Mom Masale Kalonji Stuffing Masala and mix well.
5. Stuff the prepared onion mixture into each bitter gourd.
6. Tie each stuffed bitter gourd securely with kitchen thread to prevent the filling from spilling out during cooking.
7. Place them in a pan with a little oil, cover, and cook over low heat.
8. Turn occasionally until all sides are evenly browned and the bitter gourds are tender.
9. Remove the thread before serving.