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Karela Firewood Pulao
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Karela Firewood Pulao

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Karwar cooking — Karela Firewood Pulao brings a firewood touch with a classic pulao finish. About 57 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 35 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

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

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Watch how it's made

Video: 30 minutes masala pulao recipe | one pot lunch box masala veg pulav | 30 मिनट में मसाला पुलाव · on YouTube