Karela Bateta Nu Shaak

Karela Bateta Nu Shaak

Karela Bateta Nu Shaak

Veg Vegan

A unique blend of bitter gourd and potatoes cooked with spices, offering a balance of flavors perfect for those who enjoy a hint of bitterness in their meals.

Cuisines

Kathiyawadi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Bitter Gourd 2 Bitter Gourd , sliced
Potato 2 Potato , peeled and cubed
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
salt Salt , to taste
jaggery 1 tablespoon Jaggery
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the bitter gourds and potatoes thoroughly.
  2. 2 Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes.
  3. 3 Cut the bitter gourds into thin slices and remove the seeds if desired.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  6. 6 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, and sauté for a few seconds.
  7. 7 Add the sliced bitter gourds and potato cubes to the pan.
  8. 8 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  9. 9 Cover the pan and let the vegetables cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10 Once the vegetables are cooked, add garam masala, jaggery, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  11. 11 Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  12. 12 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

To reduce the bitterness of the karela, you can sprinkle some salt on the slices and let them sit for 15 minutes before rinsing them off.