Karela Capsicum Sabzi
Karela Capsicum fry makes for an interesting and healthy combo. Thin strips of bitter gourd sautéed with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions make for one great healthy dish. Fried green bitter gourd recipe goes well with rice or chapathi.
Servings: 4
Calories: 66kcal
Ingredients
- Bitter Gourd – 2 large
- Capsicum/bell peppers – 1 medium
- Onion – 1 large
- Tomato -1 medium
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Asafoetida – a pinch
- Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
- Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
- Cumin powder – 1 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1 tsp
- Salt - ¾ tsp
- Oil - 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Thinly slice bitter gourd, bell pepper, onion and tomato.
- Heat oil in a frying pan. Sizzle cumin seeds. Add a pinch of hing.
- Toss in the sliced onions and fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the sliced karelas. Mix well and cook with a lid on for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato and capsicum slices. Toss well.
- Add salt, turmeric, chilli powder, cumin powder and coriander powder. Combine everything well and cook covered for a further 8-10 minutes till the bitter gourd is done.
- Serve Punjabi Karela Capsicum Fry with plain rice and dal.