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Karela Amritsari Style Ghassi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Karela Amritsari Style Ghassi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bhilai cooking — Karela Amritsari Style Ghassi brings a amritsari style touch with a classic ghassi finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • 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.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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