How to prepare Stuffed Bitter Gourd ?

An interesting recipe which will make people love this vegetable also known as Karela. It helps in reducing cholesterol and diabetes.

Ingredients:

• 8 medium sized Karela / Bitter Gourd
• 3/4 tsp salt

For stuffing

• 1 1/2 cups Besan/ Chickpea flour
• 4 1/2 tbsp Coriander and cumin powder
• 2 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp oil
• 100 ml water approximately

For tempering / tadka

• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 1/2 tsp mustard
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1-2 chopped green chillies
• 1 1/2 tsp asafoetida
• 1/2 turmeric

Procedure:

• Wash and dry karelas with a tea towel.