You can quickly make the well-known North Indian dish dahi karela at home! Due to its harsh flavour, many people dislike karela. If you're one of those people who doesn't enjoy karela, allow us to alter your mind. You won't be let down after trying this dish, we promise. You'll fall in love with this mouthwatering Punjabi cuisine. These karelas don't have any bitterness because we removed them with salt, an old kitchen trick. Karelas, curd, tomatoes, onions, and a medley of spices are used in its preparation. Karela is a nutrient-rich vegetable that promotes weight reduction and lowers blood sugar levels, and yoghurt gives food an exquisite flavour in addition to promoting weight loss. In the case of this recipe, it will also have the same effects. This recipe is simple to prepare and doesn't take much work. To prepare this delicious dish, simply carefully follow the instructions provided. You may finish it off by adding some coriander leaves or kadi patta. To make your evening enjoyable, serve this side dish recipe with chapatis and fried papads. Even steamed rice is a good pairing. Try this simple recipe at home to persuade your family to embrace karelas.

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Ingredients

1. 4 large bitter gourd

2. 1 1/2 medium tomato

3. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

4. 1 tablespoon refined oil

5. 4 leaves coriander leaves

6. 1 1/2 medium onion

7. 1/4 cup yoghurt (curd)

8. 1 tablespoon coriander powder

9. 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder

10. 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder

11.  Marination

12. 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Scrape the karelas to make this intriguing karela recipe. Next, cut them open and take out the seeds.

2. Rub salt over the karelas to make them less bitter, then set them aside.

3. After that, heat some oil in a skillet and shallow-fried the karelas. Using a paper towel, wipe away the extra oil and set aside. Chop the tomatoes and onions in the meantime.

4. Start cooking the tomatoes and onion in another pan. After that, add the spices and simmer for a further two to three minutes. Add the yoghurt to this pan and continue stirring after beating it for a few minutes.

5. Add the fried karelas right now. Cook on medium flame for approximately 10 minutes. Once finished, turn the gas knob off.

6. Finally, put it in a serving bowl. Serve hot and garnish with coriander leaves.