Sindhi Karela Bhaji Recipe - Sindhi Style Bitter Gourd Sabzi
A diabetic friendly Sindhi recipe with karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels, onions - thinly sliced, tomatoes - finely chopped. Ready in 40 min, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
Instructions
18 steps- 1
To begin making the Sindhi Karela Bhaji Recipe, in a pressure cooker, add the karela along with 2 tablespoons water and salt
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2)salt - to taste - 2
Pressure cook for two whistles and turn off the heat
- 3
Release the pressure immediately by running cold water over the pressure cooker
- 4
Releasing the pressure immediately prevent the karela from getting over cooked
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2) - 5
Keep aside
- 6
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame, add the cumin seeds and allow it to sizzle
cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)anardana powder (pomegranate seed powder)(1 teaspoon) - 7
Once the seeds have sizzled add the ginger and garlic, green chillies and saute for about 30 seconds
green chillies - finely chopped(2)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)cloves garlic - finely chopped(5)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)kashmiri red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)anardana powder (pomegranate seed powder)(1 teaspoon) - 8
Now add onions and saute until it softens and turns golden brown
onions - thinly sliced(2) - 9
Once the onions have turned slightly brown; add the chopped tomatoes, mix well and cook until the tomatoes are mushy
onions - thinly sliced(2)tomatoes - finely chopped(2)green chillies - finely chopped(2)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)cloves garlic - finely chopped(5)coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped - 10
Once the tomatoes are cooked, add the turmeric powder, kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, cardamom powder, anardana, salt and mix well to combine
tomatoes - finely chopped(2)kashmiri red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)teaspoons coriander powder (dhania)(2)cardamom powder (elaichi)(1/2 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)anardana powder (pomegranate seed powder)(1 teaspoon)coriander (dhania) leaves - finely choppedsalt - to taste - 11
Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until the masala comes together for the Karela bhaji
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2) - 12
After the masala is cooked through add the yogurt and cook for a few minutes
- 13
Finally add the pre cooked Karela into the pan
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2) - 14
Sprinkle some water and cover and let the Sindhi Karela Bhaji simmer for 5 minutes
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2) - 15
Once done, check the salt and spices and adjust accordingly
salt - to taste - 16
Turn off the heat and stir in the coriander leaves
teaspoons coriander powder (dhania)(2)coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped - 17
Transfer Karela Bhaji into a serving bowl and serve
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2) - 18
Serve the Sindhi Karela Jo Bhaji Recipe along with Sindhi Tidali Dal Recipe and Jowar Jo Dodo Recipe - Sindhi Sorghum Roti for a simple Sindhi meal
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Sindhi Karela Bhaji Recipe - Sindhi Style Bitter Gourd Sabzi
A diabetic friendly Sindhi recipe with karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels, onions - thinly sliced, tomatoes - finely chopped. Ready in 40 min, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
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18 steps- 1
To begin making the Sindhi Karela Bhaji Recipe, in a pressure cooker, add the karela along with 2 tablespoons water and salt
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2)salt - to taste - 2
Pressure cook for two whistles and turn off the heat
- 3
Release the pressure immediately by running cold water over the pressure cooker
- 4
Releasing the pressure immediately prevent the karela from getting over cooked
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2) - 5
Keep aside
- 6
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame, add the cumin seeds and allow it to sizzle
cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)anardana powder (pomegranate seed powder)(1 teaspoon) - 7
Once the seeds have sizzled add the ginger and garlic, green chillies and saute for about 30 seconds
green chillies - finely chopped(2)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)cloves garlic - finely chopped(5)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)kashmiri red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)anardana powder (pomegranate seed powder)(1 teaspoon) - 8
Now add onions and saute until it softens and turns golden brown
onions - thinly sliced(2) - 9
Once the onions have turned slightly brown; add the chopped tomatoes, mix well and cook until the tomatoes are mushy
onions - thinly sliced(2)tomatoes - finely chopped(2)green chillies - finely chopped(2)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)cloves garlic - finely chopped(5)coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped - 10
Once the tomatoes are cooked, add the turmeric powder, kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, cardamom powder, anardana, salt and mix well to combine
tomatoes - finely chopped(2)kashmiri red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)teaspoons coriander powder (dhania)(2)cardamom powder (elaichi)(1/2 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)anardana powder (pomegranate seed powder)(1 teaspoon)coriander (dhania) leaves - finely choppedsalt - to taste - 11
Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until the masala comes together for the Karela bhaji
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2) - 12
After the masala is cooked through add the yogurt and cook for a few minutes
- 13
Finally add the pre cooked Karela into the pan
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2) - 14
Sprinkle some water and cover and let the Sindhi Karela Bhaji simmer for 5 minutes
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2) - 15
Once done, check the salt and spices and adjust accordingly
salt - to taste - 16
Turn off the heat and stir in the coriander leaves
teaspoons coriander powder (dhania)(2)coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped - 17
Transfer Karela Bhaji into a serving bowl and serve
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2) - 18
Serve the Sindhi Karela Jo Bhaji Recipe along with Sindhi Tidali Dal Recipe and Jowar Jo Dodo Recipe - Sindhi Sorghum Roti for a simple Sindhi meal
karela (bitter gourd/ pavakkai) - cut into roundels(2)
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