🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Karela Saffron Pasanda

Name: Karela Saffron Pasanda
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; a pinch Saffron; 2 tbsp, warm Milk; 250 g, chopped Bitter Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Ujjain cooking — Karela Saffron Pasanda brings a saffron touch with a classic pasanda finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Saffrona pinch
Milk2 tbsp, warm
Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Curry Leaves1 sprig

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

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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