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Dhania-Fresh Sketch Karela Kootu
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Dhania-Fresh Sketch Karela Kootu

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Jharsuguda cooking — Dhania-Fresh Sketch Karela Kootu brings a dhania-fresh touch with a classic kootu finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Bitter Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Lemon1/2

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

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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