Bitter Gourd (Karelas) with Onion Stuffing

Stuffed Bitter Gourd with onion filling is a lip smacking combination bitterness and sweetness infused with aromatic spices.

How to make Bitter Guard (Karelas) with Stuffing:

1. Scrape the gourds and slit them lengthways from the tip, leaving the 2 halves joined at the stalk.
2. Sprinkle salt both inside and out and leave the karelas in a cool place for 20 minutes.
3. Scrape away the seeds and squeeze the karelas to remove the moisture drawn from them by the salt.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a thick bottomed pan.
5. Add chilies, cumin, turmeric powder, coriander and salt, Mix it together. Fry for 3 minutes.
6. Then transfer the mixture to a liquidizer. Add few drops of lemon juice and blend it together to a smooth paste.
7. Stuff the karelas with onion mixture and tie them together with a thread. Leave to stand for 10 minutes. In a meantime heat the oil in a pan.
8. When hot add the karelas and fry over a low heat, turning it gently for 5-10 minutes, until done. Vegetable should be soft and golden brown in color.
9. Transfer the vegetables to serving plates. Serve with roti or paratha.