Bharwa Karela: Here’s How You Can Make The Nutritious Winter Dish

By Garima Johar

November 19, 2024

Bharwa Karela is a traditional Indian dish that if often made in the winter season in Indian households. If you want a nutritious and satisfying meal, make bharwa karela and pair with roti or rice.

Ingredients

6-8 karela 1 onion, finely chopped 2 green chillies, finely chopped 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste 2 tablespoons oil

Step 1

Cut the karela lengthwise, removing the seeds. Boil the karela pieces, drain, and set aside.

Step 2

Heat some oil and saute chopped onion and green chillies.

Step 3

Mix in ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt.

Step 4

Add masala to the slit karela pieces. Let bharwa karela cook.

Step 5

Once well-cooked, serve it with roti or rice.