
Chhattisgarhi Karela Bharta
Mashed bitter gourd with mustard oil and onion. CG diabetic-friendly bharta style preparation.
Time 25 min · Serves 8 · 45 kcal · Central CG, Chhattisgarh
Ingredients
Garnish
- Coriander Leaves (optional) (garnish) — 2 tbsp (chopped)
Main
- Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
- salt (optional) (whole)
- karela — 250 g (chopped)
- onion — 100 g (chopped)
- Turmeric Powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
- coriander powder — 1 tsp (ground)
Tempering
- Mustard Oil — 2 tbsp (whole)
Method
- Slice the bitter gourd; boil in salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
- Mash the boiled bitter gourd coarsely with a masher or fork.
- Heat mustard oil in a pan; add the chopped onion and saute till lightly golden.
- Add turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander powder; mix well.
- Add the mashed bitter gourd; mix everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Adjust salt. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with dal-rice or roti.
Common questions
- Chhattisgarhi Karela Bharta ko English mein kya kehte hain?
- छत्तीसगढ़ी करेला भर्ता ko English mein Chhattisgarhi Karela Bharta likhte hain.
- Ek plate Chhattisgarhi Karela Bharta mein kitni calories hoti hain?
- 45 kcal per plate.
- Kitna time lagta hai?
- 25 min lagta hai — 10 min taiyari, 15 min pakana.
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