Bitter gourd with peanut stuffing. Bharwa Karela Masala is a stuffed recipe in which bitter gourd is stuffed with spices and peanuts roasted in oil. The Bharwa karela itself is a dry dish but when coupled with spicy gravy, it makes a delicious accompaniment for rice or akki roti. Bitter gourd is known for its health benefits but the bitter taste which it carries makes it difficult to be eaten by kids and even many adults.

Bitter gourd with peanut stuffing The Gourds have occasional bites of Peanut which is a highlight of this recipe. Peanut stuffing is quite common there and is mixed with other spices to prepare subji's out of okra,brinjal,bitter gourd etc. This is one such recipe my mom makes.

Hello everybody, hope you're having an amazing day today. Today, we're going to prepare a special dish, bitter gourd with peanut stuffing. One of my favorites. For mine, I'm gonna make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Bharwa Karela Masala is a stuffed recipe in which bitter gourd is stuffed with spices and peanuts roasted in oil. The Bharwa karela itself is a dry dish but when coupled with spicy gravy, it makes a delicious accompaniment for rice or akki roti. Bitter gourd is known for its health benefits but the bitter taste which it carries makes it difficult to be eaten by kids and even many adults.

Bitter gourd with peanut stuffing is one of the most favored of current trending meals in the world. It's simple, it's quick, it tastes yummy. It's enjoyed by millions daily. Bitter gourd with peanut stuffing is something which I have loved my whole life. They're nice and they look fantastic.

To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have bitter gourd with peanut stuffing using 11 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Bitter gourd with peanut stuffing:

{Make ready 4 of bitter gourd.
{Take 1/2 cup of crushed roasted peanuts.
{Make ready 1 of onion chopped.
{Make ready 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste optional.
{Make ready 1 of green chilli chopped.
{Take Handful of chopped coriander.
{Get 2 tsp of brown palm sugar.
{Prepare of Juice of 1 lime or 1tsp tamarind paste.
{Make ready of Salt to taste and more.
{Get 1 tbsp of oil.
{Make ready 1/4 cup of water.

Needless to say that stuffed veggies need generous amount of oil. Dishes made with stuffed vegetables like brinjals, bitter gourd, lady's finger, ivy gourd and ridge gourd, tomatoes, bell peppers are common in Indian cuisine, especially down South and in particular Andhra. Peanut stuffing is quite common there and is mixed with other spices to prepare subji's out of okra,brinjal,bitter gourd etc. Studies suggest that bitter gourd may be good for diabetics because it seems to have properties that help reduce blood sugar levels.

Steps to make Bitter gourd with peanut stuffing:

Clean and cut bitter gourd in half, rub salt generously and set aside for 15 minutes, lightly rinse under running tap and gently squeeze off excess liquid.
In a hot skillet on medium heat, add oil, onions, saute until translucent about 8 minutes, add chilli, garlic ginger paste and salt as per taste and saute for a few minutes more, add coriander, sugar, peanuts and tamarind and mix well until the mixture is warmed through, turn heat off and let it cool.
Stuff bitter gourd with stuffing.
In the same skillet place bitter gourd, pour in 1/4 cup of water, bring to a boil, turn heat on low and leave to cook for 15 minutes, turn heat off and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving, serve as a side with main meal or with a lentil salad, enjoy!.

In India, bitter gourd is used as a folk remedy for many health problems. This recipe for bitter gourd curry with peanut masala is both spicy and flavorful. Stuff the bitter gourd well with the prepared masala. Take an idly pan or a steamer and steam the bitter gourds for a few minutes or until half cooked. Adding Vadi to stuffing adds little Crunch and taste good too.

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