Stuffed Karela ( Bitter Gourd)

Wash and peel karela and make a slit in the center, take out the big seeds if any

Now take 1/2 tsp salt ,1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder mix and apply on top and inside of karela set aside for 7-8 minutes

Take a heavy bottom pan or Kadai heat 2 tbsp oil add cumin seeds ,Asafoetida, fennel seeds,and kalongi seeds let them splutter a bit

Now in the same pan add Onion and sorte till they turn translucent, now at this stage add tomato to the onion mixture ,add red chilli powder ,turmeric powder, coriander powder ,garam masala powder, salt,amchur powder mix the spices and keep stirring at intervals cook for 3-4 minutes till the oil starts to ooze out .

Now take out the mixture in a separate plate and let it cool down a bit

Take the slit karela and wash them thoroughly so that all the bitterness is redused and no extra salt is left

Pat dry the karela and start to fill it with the prepared mixture of onion and tomato

After all the karela's are filled tie them with the help of a thread so that at the time of shallow frying them the stuffing does not comes out

Now in a clean pan put 2 tbsp oil and put all the karela and cover with a lid ,cook for 5-6 minutes on low to medium heat then turn the karela to other side repeat the process till they are perfectly cooked .