🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Indore Festival Karela Mirchi

Name: Indore Festival Karela Mirchi
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 4, slit Green Chili; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1.5 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Bitter Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Indore cooking — Indore Festival Karela Mirchi brings a mirchi touch with a classic jalfrezi finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Green Chili4, slit
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Red Chili Powder1.5 tsp
Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: हा सीक्रेट मसाला वापरुन भरले कारले बनवाल तर पून्हा-पून्हा बनवाल | Stuffed Karela | Bitter gourd · on YouTube