Bitter gourd spice vegetable recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Karela Masala Sabzi Recipe, we will first cook the karela in the pressure cooker

Step 2: You can also steam it in your steamer if you wish

Step 3: Place the karela in the pressure cooker; add in 2 or 3 tablespoons of water, sprinkle some salt and some turmeric powder

Step 4: Give it a stir

Step 5: Cover the cooker and pressure cook until you hear just one whistle

Step 6: Turn off the heat and release the pressure immediately by placing the cooker under tap water

Step 7: This releases the pressure immediately

Step 8: Watch the video recipe of how to cook vegetables in a pressure cookerOnce the karela is cooked, we will proceed to make the masala

Step 9: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add in the onions, ginger and garlic in the pan

Step 10: Saute on low to medium heat until the onions have become tender and the raw smell goes away

Step 11: Once the onions are tender, add in the tomatoes and the remaining masalas, including amchur masala, garam masala,dhania powder, salt and red chilli powder

Step 12: Stir fry until the tomatoes are partially cooked

Step 13: Next add in the steamed karela, check for the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 14: Cover the pan; turn the heat to low and cook the karela along with its masala for about 10 minutes until the karela is soft and well coated with the masala

Step 15: Once done, add in the chopped coriander leaves and turn off the heat

Step 16: Transfer the Karela Masala Sabzi into a serving bowl

Step 17: Serve the Karela Masala Sabzi along with Panchmel Dal, Palak Raita and Phulka for an everyday meal