🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Faizabad Karela Pickle

Name: Faizabad Karela Pickle
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; to taste Salt; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Bitter Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Faizabad cooking — Faizabad Karela Pickle brings a dawn touch with a classic pickle finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Saltto taste
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

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.
7
Garnish and serve.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Karele Ka Achar | Bitter Gourd Pickle | Karela Achar Banane ki Vidhi | Karela Pickle Recipe · on YouTube