🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kohima Karela Poriyal

Name: Kohima Karela Poriyal
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 2, chopped Tomato; 2 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Bitter Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kohima cooking — Kohima Karela Poriyal brings a jeera touch with a classic poriyal finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp
Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

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