Bharwan karela/ Stuff Karela deep fry recipe

Ingredients
Kerala/Bitter gourd.......................................7 pc
Oil...............................................................3 tbs

For stuffing
Onions.........................................................3 (finely chopped)
Besan..........................................................2 tbs
Garam masala powder..................................1/4 tsp
Coriander powder.........................................1/2 tsp
Red chilly powder.........................................1/2 tsp
Oil...............................................................1 tbsp
Salt as per taste

Method

1. Heat oil in a cooking pan, fry onions in the oil till it turns light pink. 

2. Add coriander powder, garam masala powder, salt and red chilly powder. Saute for 2 minutes.
3. Now add besan. Stir till you get nice aroma and besan changes colour. Keep aside to cool.
4. Scrap the outer skin of karela/bitter ground. Steam in a cooker for 6-7 minutes. Once cool slit the karela length wise and remove the pulp.

5. Fill the onion masala stuffing into the slit karela and tie each karela with thread.

6. Heat oil in a big cooking pan and fry the stuffed karelas on medium heat. Stir frequently and take care not to burn or over fry the karela.

7. Sprinkle the left over stuffing and cook for a min.

8. Remove from heat and transfer into a serving bowl.

9. Serve hot with chapattis or daal-rice.