Stuffed Bitter Gourd

🛒 Ingredients

• Bitter Gourd (Karela) 150 g · 26 kcal
• Minced Lamb 100 g · 250 kcal
• Onion 50 g · 20 kcal
• Ginger-Garlic Paste 10 g · 12 kcal
• Tomatoes 50 g · 9 kcal
• Green Chilies 5 g · 2 kcal
• Cooking Oil 14 g · 126 kcal
• Coriander Powder 1 g · 3 kcal
• Cumin Powder 1 g · 4 kcal
• Turmeric Powder 1 g · 4 kcal
• Red Chili Powder 1 g · 3 kcal
• Garam Masala 1 g · 4 kcal
• Fresh Cilantro 5 g · 1 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Wash bitter gourds, peel lightly, make a slit lengthwise and carefully scoop out the seeds and inner pulp. Rub with salt and let sit for 30 minutes to reduce bitterness, then rinse thoroughly.
2. Heat half the oil in a pan, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cook for a minute.
3. Add minced lamb and cook until browned, breaking up any lumps. Stir in coriander, cumin, turmeric, red chili powder, and a pinch of salt.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
5. Carefully stuff the bitter gourds with the prepared minced lamb filling. Use toothpicks to seal the opening if needed.
6. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the remaining oil. Gently place the stuffed bitter gourds in the pot.
7. Pour about a cup of water into the pot, ensuring it covers about half of the gourds. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until gourds are tender.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.