Bihari Karela Aloo Sabzi Recipe
Bihari Karela Aloo Sabzi Recipe is a popular side dish which is packed with flavour and taste with simple spices used in the kitchen.
Ingredients
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2 Karela (Bitter Gourd/ Pavakkai)
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deseeded and cut into thin strips
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2 tablespoons Mustard oil
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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4 cloves Garlic
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finely chopped
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2 Onions
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thinly sliced
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3 Potatoes (Aloo)
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thickly sliced
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
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1 teaspoon Coriander (Dhania) Powder
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1 teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)
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1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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Salt
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to taste
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1 teaspoon Jaggery
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optional
Instructions
Step 1
To begin with Bihari Karela Aloo Sabzi Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep them aside
Step 2
Into the pressure cooker, add the karela, along with a little salt to taste and 2 tablespoons water and pressure cook for 2 whistles and turn off the heat
Step 3
Release the pressure immediately to retain the bright green color of the karela
Step 4
Keep this aside
Step 5
Heat oil in a kadai over medium heat; add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is just soft
Step 6
Add the sliced potatoes, sprinkle salt and turmeric powder and cook the potatoes until they are well roasted and cooked
Step 7
You can optionally cover the pan and steam cook the potatoes so it cooks faster
Step 8
Once the potatoes are roasted, add the cooked karela and all the remaining spices like red chilli powder, garam masala powder, amchur powder, salt if needed and also jaggery if you like a little bit of sweetness
Step 9
Give it a good stir to combine all the ingredients
Step 10
Stir fry the Bihari Karela Aloo Sabzi for another 4 to 5 minutes so the flavours get well absorbed into the vegetable
Step 11
Once done, check the salt and spices and adjust to taste accordingly
Step 12
Turn off the heat and transfer the Bihari Karela Aloo Sabzi to a serving bowl and serve hot
Step 13
Serve Bihari Karela And Aloo Ki Sabzi along with Palak Dal, Phulkas and Jeera Rice for an everyday meal