Masala Karela Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Masala Karela Recipe,de-seed the karela and slice

Step 2: Do not remove the skin as the skin has all the nutrients

Step 3: Add the karela to the pressure cooker with 3 tablespoon of water, salt and turmeric powder and pressure cook for three whistles

Step 4: Release the pressure immediately and open the lids

Step 5: Keep aside

Step 6: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan or a kadhai

Step 7: Add cumin seeds and let it sizzle

Step 8: Once the cumin seeds have sizzled, add onions and saute them till it turns golden brown in color

Step 9: Add the karela, red chilli powder, amchur powder, coriander powder and besan

Step 10: Stir to combine the masalas into the karela

Step 11: Drizzle a little extra oil on the top and mix again

Step 12: Cover the pan and simmer Masala Karela stirring occasionally until everything comes together well

Step 13: Turn off the heat

Step 14: Transfer Masala Karela into a serving bowl and serve

Step 15: Serve Masala Karela along with Panchmel Dal and Phulka for a weekday meal with your family