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Gwalior Roasted Karela Ladoo
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Gwalior Roasted Karela Ladoo

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Gwalior cooking — Gwalior Roasted Karela Ladoo brings a roasted touch with a classic ladoo finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Dried Red Chilies4
  • Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: EP 2 Gwalior Street Food , SS kachori, Bahadura ke laddu | Gajak Making process | Madhya Pradesh · on YouTube