🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Indore Hing Karela

Name: Indore Hing Karela
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Bitter Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Indore cooking — Indore Hing Karela brings a hing touch with a classic fry finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Easy

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

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