Stylish Achari

Karela (bitter gourd) – 6 medium

Garlic – 4–5

Light green chillies – 2–3

Farsan – 20 gm

Turmeric – 1 pinch

Salt – to taste

Oil – 1 tbsp

Powdered sugar – 1 tbsp

Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

Cumin powder – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Carom seeds – 1 tsp

White sesame seeds – 1 tbsp

Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp, chopped

1. Wash the karela and peel lightly. Make a slit and boil with salt and turmeric, then remove the seeds.

2. On a stone grinder (silbatta), add garlic, light green chillies, and farsan. Grind coarsely.

3. Transfer this mixture to a bowl. Add turmeric, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, carom seeds, white sesame seeds, and powdered sugar. Mix well.

4. Add chopped coriander leaves. Mix properly to make the stuffing.

5. Stuff this mixture tightly into each karela.

6. Then tie the string tightly around the karela.

7. Heat oil in a pan. Place the stuffed karela, cover, and cook on low flame.

8. Turn occasionally and cook until soft inside and slightly crispy outside.