Keema Bhare Karela (Stuffed Bitter Gourd)

Bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon, is a vegetable with a unique bitter taste. It is popular in Indian cuisine for its health benefits and distinct flavor.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Keema Bhare Karela (Stuffed Bitter Gourd)

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Indian Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Bitter Gourd
• 250 gram Minced Meat
• 2 medium Onion
• 2 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoon Oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Coriander Leaves

Instructions

1. Wash the bitter gourd and make a lengthwise slit. Remove the seeds and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the bitter gourd until slightly golden. Remove and keep aside.
3. In the same pan, add the onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
5. Add minced meat and cook until it changes color.
6. Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well and cook until the tomatoes are soft.
7. Stuff the fried bitter gourd with the prepared keema mixture.
8. Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the stuffed bitter gourd for 20 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.