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Thanjavur Festival Karela Reshmi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Thanjavur Festival Karela Reshmi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thanjavur cooking — Thanjavur Festival Karela Reshmi brings a reshmi touch with a classic soup finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Bitter gourd Subzi , Karela Subzi,bitter gourd recipe - Raksha's Kitchen · on YouTube