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Coconut-Grove Sketch Karela Nihari
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Coconut-Grove Sketch Karela Nihari

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Vapi cooking — Coconut-Grove Sketch Karela Nihari brings a coconut-grove touch with a classic nihari finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

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.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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