J. Inder Singh Kalra

Masaledar Karele

Preparation info
  • Serves:

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr 55

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Prashad

By J. Inder Singh Kalra

Published 1990

  • About

A bitter gourd delicacy—an acquired taste to be sure—stuffed with the scrapings and onions. Bitter gourd is used in blood purifying Ayurvedic and Unani medicines and tonics, hence its popularity. It is the secret of the healthy—and envied-Indian skin.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg/2¼ lb Bitter Gourd (medium size)
  • Salt
  • 16 But

Method

Preparation

The BITTER GOURD: Wash, peel, reserve the scrapings and slit on one side. Rub salt on gourd and mix with scrapings, keep aside for at least 30 minutes (preferably in the sun). Then squeeze the gourd and the scrapings separately in napkins to ensure both are completely devoid of moisture. (The procedure ensures that the bitterness is considerably