Karela Sabzi / Bitter Gourd Curry

karela sabzi or bitter ground curry 

It is a popular north Indian dish for bitter gourd lover. This dry sabzi is very easy to prepare with easy available ingredients. Best match with white rice or rooti.

Ingredients

Sliced bitter gourd                     1 cup

Sliced onion                              1 cup

Red chilli powder                       1 tsp

Coriander powder                       ½ tsp

Finely chopped tomato               1 cup

Finely chopped green and

red chilli                                    1 tsp

Peanut powder                           2 tsp

Grated coconut                          1 tbsp

Water                                        as required

Salt                                           to taste

Oil                                            3 tbsp

For garnish

Grated coconut

Method

Heat oil in a pan, add sliced onion and sauté till light golden.

saute onion slice

Then add coriander powder, red chilli powder and mix well.

add dry spices 

Add finely chopped tomato and stir well then add chopped red and green chilli.

add tomato and chopped chilli 

Now add sliced bitter gourd, salt and mix well and add some water and cook till bitter gourd becomes soft.

add sliced bitter gourd and cook 

Then add peanut powder and grated coconut and mix well.

add grated coconut and peanut powder

Serve the bitter gourd curry and garnish with grated coconut.

serve karela sabzi