Besan Karela (North Indian Recipes)

 

Besan Karela Sabzi represents a popular and delectable Indian side dish incorporating bitter gourd (karela) and gram flour (besan). Bitter gourd, esteemed for its inherent bitterness and health-promoting properties, is a staple in Indian culinary practices.
 
The culinary process involves sautéing thinly sliced bitter gourd in oil with a blend of spices, followed by a coating of gram flour and spices. Subsequent to meticulous cooking, the dish achieves a crispy texture and the gram flour is thoroughly cooked. Besan Karela Sabzi is traditionally served alongside rice or traditional Indian flatbreads such as roti or paratha, presenting a versatile and palatable accompaniment suitable for diverse meal settings.

Recipe: Yields for 3 persons

Ingredients:

Karela washed, seeds removed and chopped  4nos

Green chilli slit in between 1

Oil 4tbsp

Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp 

A pinch of asafoetida

Turmeric pdr 1/2 tsp

Kashmiri chilli pdr 1/2 tsp 

Dhania pdr 1/2 tsp

Jeera pdr 1/2 tsp

Goda masala 1 tsp (Maharastrian Garam Masala)

A pinch of sugar(optional)

Salt to taste

Besan  2 tablespoon

Method:

Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pan. Throw mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add asafoetida, turmeric pdr.
Add the chopped karela(bitter gourd) and sautè well. Add salt accordingly. Sautè again for a minute.
Cover and cook it on medium heat till they become soft n crunchy. Sautè it in between.
After it is cooked well, add the dry masalas mentioned above.
 

Sautè well in medium heat until the raw smell of the masalas is gone. Don't cover. At this time add besan and sautè for about 5 to 7 mins till the besan gets coated on the karela well..all masalas and besan get blended well.
 

Besan Karela Sabzi is ready to be served. It is a healthy and flavorful dish that is rich in fiber and nutrients and is perfect for those who enjoy bitter flavors.

 
BESAN KARELA SABZI READY!! ENJOY WITH HOT PHULKAS ALONG WITH GUJARATI KHADI. BEST COMBINATION 

 

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Nutritional Value Per Serving of Besan Karela (Approximately):

 

Calories: Approximately 120-150 kcal

 

Fat: 6-8 grams

 

Saturated Fat: 1-1.5 grams

 

Cholesterol: 0 milligrams

 

Sodium: 200-300 milligrams (varies with salt used)

 

Carbohydrates: 15-18 grams

 

Fiber: 4-5 grams

 

Sugars: 2-3 grams

 

Protein: 4-5 grams

 

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