How to Make Bitter Melon (Karela) Sabji

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use about 2 bitter melon per person.

   Peel and seed them.
   
   Remove as much of the outer green skin as you can because that is what makes them bitter. , It depends on you. , Add one tablespoon of salt to the water, which will remove the remaining bitterness.
   
   Leave them to soak for 15-20 minutes. , you will hear little pops as the mustard seeds rupture.
   
   Then add cumin, asafoetida (Vandevi) and one teaspoon of red pepper. , Mix them well.
   
   Cover with a lid for 4-5 minutes. , Mix well. , Keep on checking whether it becomes soft or not.
   
   When the slices will be soft.
   
   It's ready to serve ,
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   Step 2: Wash then clean them.

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   Step 3: Cut them making round small slices

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   Step 4: or you can make it as small cubes.

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   Step 5: Fill a pot with enough water to cover the melon pieces.

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   Step 6: Now heat a pan with one tablespoon of oil and add one teaspoon of mustard.

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   Step 7: Now add the Bitter Melon slices to the oil.

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   Step 8: Add 1.5 tablespoon of Groundnut powder in it.

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   Step 9: Cover it with a lid for 9-10 minute.

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    Step 10: Finished.

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