Awadhi Style Karela Ka Dulma - Stuffed Bitter Gourd In Yogurt Gravy

Step 1: To begin making the Awadhi Style Karela Ka Dulma Recipe -Stuffed Bitter Gourd Simmered in Yogurt Gravy by cleaning and cutting the bitter into 2 inch length cylindrical shapes, remove the inner white part with the seeds using a spoon and hollow out the karela cylinders

Step 2: Soak these cut bitter gourd in water mixed with salt solutions so that it reduces the bitterness little

Step 3: Next is to make the stuffing so heat a flat non stick pan, add the kalonji seeds, fenugreek seeds, cashew nuts and almonds and roast it for 2 minutes until the nuts are roasted and stars to turn golden brown in colour

Step 4: Then using a hand blander, blend it into a coarse paste

Step 5: Heat another pan with oil, add ginger, garlic, onions and chilies, sauté till the onions are translucent

Step 6: Add the powdered nuts and seeds and give it a stir

Step 7: Once done, stuff it inside the karela tightly

Step 8: Add these into the remaining stuffing on the pan and fry it for few minutes

Step 9: Add curd and coat it evenly, making sure that the karela does not break

Step 10: Simmer Awadhi Style Karela Ka Dulma Recipe for 2 minutes by closing it with a lid

Step 11: Serve the Awadhi Style Karela Ka Dulma Recipe (Stuffed Bitter Gourd Simmered In Yogurt Gravy) along with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha Recipe and Palak Raita for an everyday meal