Karela Shimla Mirch Sabzi

Karela Shimla Mirch Sabzi

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS

Bitter gourd - 460 grams

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Water - 800 milliliters

Oil - for frying

Oil - 2 tablespoons

Asafoetida - 1/8 teaspoon

Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon

Garlic - 1 1/2 tablespoons

Ginger - 1 tablespoon

Onions - 180 grams

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Red chili - 1 teaspoon

Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon

Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon

Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon

Bell pepper - 420 grams

PREPARATION

1. Take 460 grams bitter gourd and cut it into four pieces.
2. Remove the seeds from it.
3. Transfer this into a bowl, add 1 teaspoon salt and mix it well.
4. Rest for 30 minutes.
5. Add 800 milliliters water and wash it properly.
6. Transfer this onto a cloth and dry the bitter gourd properly.
7. Heat sufficient oil in a heavy skillet and deep fry these until golden brown and crispy.
8. Drain it on an absorbent paper and keep aside.
9. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillets dd 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger and stir for 2 - 3 minutes.
10. Then, add 180 grams onions and fry till translucent or until it turns golden brown in color.
11. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder and mix it well.
12. Now, add 420 grams bell pepper and mix it well.
13. Cook for 8 - 10 minutes on medium heat.
14. Add the fried bitter gourd and mix it well.
15. Cook for another 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
16. Remove it from heat.
17. Serve hot.