Saunf Masala Karela

Saunf Masala Karela
- Shobha Tuliani
Take 5 to 6 small karelas and wash the. No need to peel or use salt.  Cut  into 1.5 inch size.
Slit these and remove seed if hard. In a pan roast corriander seeds 2 tblspoons. Saunf - 2 teapoons. Red chilli powder 2 teaspoons. Coarse grind this masala. Fill the slit karelas with this masala. In a pan heat 2 tblspoon of oil n add these karelas n cover it with some weight on the top. keep pressing the karela in regular intervals. In another pan take 2-3 chopped onions, curry leaves n green chillies and shallow fry in little oil till golden brown n soft.  Add turmeric powder jeera salt. Chk karelas if done. Add onion masala to karela masala n mix thoroughly. Add jaggery ' 1 big piece. Mix again for all ingredients to blend well.  V little water if you want karelas to be softer. Well cooked karelas would be tastier.  Cooking time 30 -35 mins. Have with garam phulkas😋😋