Karela Stuffed with Keema

(Minced Meat Stuffed Bitter Gourd)

Servings: 3-4 persons

Ingredients:

Bitter Gourd/Karela - 150-200 g (about 3-4)

Keema filling - 100 g

Turmeric - a pinch

Salt - To taste ( suggested 1/2 tsp)

White Oil - 6 tbsp for frying

Water - 3 cups

Preparation:

1. Cut bitter gourd/karela into half.

2. Immerse the cut pieces in boiling water with salt and turmeric. Cover and boil for 5-6 minutes.

3. Remove and drain water. Let cool and then scoop out seeds from the bitter gourd/karela.

4. Stuff the pieces with keema filling.

Cooking procedure:

1. Heat oil in a flat bottom pan.

2. Add stuffed karela and fry till brown.

Serving Suggestions:

This is a very exotic and delicious starter to a lunch or dinner party. People who stay away from karela are bound to change their minds after they eat one of this.

Try out the vegetarian version with Paneer Stuffed Karela !!!