🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Methi Karela Seekh

Name: Methi Karela Seekh
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 2 tsp Kasuri Methi; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Bitter Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Alwar cooking — Methi Karela Seekh brings a methi touch with a classic seekh finish. About 45 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Kasuri Methi2 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Ghee1 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

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

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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