Karela Stuffed with Chana

(Paneer Stuffed Bitter Gourd)

Servings: 2 persons

Ingredients:

Bitter Gourd/Karela - 150 g (about 2 medium)

Paneer Filling  - 75 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 paneer 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.

Check out our Keema Stuffed Karela (for non-veggies)