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Ingredients
- Salt
- 500 gm Karela - washed, topped/tailed, skinned and cut into small cubes (1lb)
- 4 Tbsp. Oil
- 1 med Onion
- 1 x Clove garlic, minced
- 2 x Green chillies, up to 3
- 1/2 bn Coriander, minced
- 1 pch Bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp Grnd cumin
- 25 gm Molasses, (1oz)
- 1 tsp Turmeric pwdr
Directions
- 1. Sprinkle 1 tsp. of salt over the karela cubes and leave for 1/2 hour.
- 2. Heat the oil in a heavy based pan or possibly karachi.
- 3. Using clean hands, squeeze out the excess water in the karela cubes.
- 4. Grind the onion, garlic, chillies and coriander into a paste. Add in the paste to the warm oil and cook for 3 min over a medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- 5. Add in the karela, bicarbonate of soda and cumin, stirring occasionally.
- Cook for a further 10-15 min, add in the molasses, turmeric pwdr and salt to taste. Stir in gently to coat the karela. Serve immediately.
- NOTES : A warm and spicy accompaniment, serve with naan bread.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 73g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 190 | |
| Calories from Fat 137 | 72% |
| Total Fat 15.62g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 1.15g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium 336mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 14.84g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 17% |
| Sugars 5.39g | 4% |
| Protein 2.02g | 3% |
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