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Kohima Home-Style Karela Patia
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kohima Home-Style Karela Patia

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kohima cooking — Kohima Home-Style Karela Patia brings a shahi style touch with a classic patia finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Heavy Cream3 tbsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Saffrona pinch
  • Cashews12, soaked
  • Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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