🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Vadodara Toor Karela Kurma

Name: Vadodara Toor Karela Kurma
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Bitter Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Vadodara cooking — Vadodara Toor Karela Kurma brings a toor touch with a classic kurma finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

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

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Watch how it's made

Video: South Indian Veg Kurma · on YouTube