Keema Bhary Karelay

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Scrape the bitter gourds to remove the outer skin.
  2. 2Scrape the bitter gourds to remove the outer skin.
  3. 3Scrape the bitter gourds to remove the outer skin.
  4. 4Cut the bitter gourds lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  5. 5Cut the bitter gourds lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  6. 6Cut the bitter gourds lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  7. 7Sprinkle salt on the bitter gourds and let them sit for a while to remove bitterness.
  8. 8Sprinkle salt on the bitter gourds and let them sit for a while to remove bitterness.
  9. 9Sprinkle salt on the bitter gourds and let them sit for a while to remove bitterness.
  10. 10Chop onions for the filling and the gravy.
  11. 11Chop onions for the filling and the gravy.
  12. 12Chop onions for the filling and the gravy.
  13. 13Heat oil in a pot and add chopped onions.
  14. 14Heat oil in a pot and add chopped onions.
  15. 15Heat oil in a pot and add chopped onions.
  16. 16Add minced meat (keema) to the pot with the onions.
  17. 17Add minced meat (keema) to the pot with the onions.
  18. 18Add minced meat (keema) to the pot with the onions.
  19. 19Cook the minced meat until it changes color and releases its water.
  20. 20Cook the minced meat until it changes color and releases its water.
  21. 21Cook the minced meat until it changes color and releases its water.
  22. 22Add ginger garlic paste to the minced meat and mix well.
  23. 23Add ginger garlic paste to the minced meat and mix well.
  24. 24Add ginger garlic paste to the minced meat and mix well.
  25. 25Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, chili flakes, and cumin seeds to the minced meat.
  26. 26Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, chili flakes, and cumin seeds to the minced meat.
  27. 27Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, chili flakes, and cumin seeds to the minced meat.
  28. 28Mix all the spices with the minced meat and cook until fragrant.
  29. 29Mix all the spices with the minced meat and cook until fragrant.
  30. 30Mix all the spices with the minced meat and cook until fragrant.
  31. 31Cover the pot and let the minced meat cook on low heat.
  32. 32Cover the pot and let the minced meat cook on low heat.
  33. 33Cover the pot and let the minced meat cook on low heat.
  34. 34Rinse the bitter gourds thoroughly to remove excess salt and bitterness.
  35. 35Rinse the bitter gourds thoroughly to remove excess salt and bitterness.
  36. 36Rinse the bitter gourds thoroughly to remove excess salt and bitterness.
  37. 37Pat dry the bitter gourds with a paper towel.
  38. 38Pat dry the bitter gourds with a paper towel.
  39. 39Pat dry the bitter gourds with a paper towel.
  40. 40Heat oil in a frying pan.
  41. 41Heat oil in a frying pan.
  42. 42Heat oil in a frying pan.
  43. 43Fry the bitter gourds until they are golden brown and tender.
  44. 44Fry the bitter gourds until they are golden brown and tender.
  45. 45Fry the bitter gourds until they are golden brown and tender.
  46. 46Remove the fried bitter gourds from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper to absorb excess oil.
  47. 47Remove the fried bitter gourds from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper to absorb excess oil.
  48. 48Remove the fried bitter gourds from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper to absorb excess oil.
  49. 49Take out some of the cooked minced meat from the pot and set aside for stuffing.
  50. 50Take out some of the cooked minced meat from the pot and set aside for stuffing.
  51. 51Take out some of the cooked minced meat from the pot and set aside for stuffing.
  52. 52In the same pot, add more chopped onions to the remaining oil and cook until golden.
  53. 53In the same pot, add more chopped onions to the remaining oil and cook until golden.
  54. 54In the same pot, add more chopped onions to the remaining oil and cook until golden.
  55. 55Add spices (turmeric, cumin, red chili, chili flakes, cumin seeds) to the cooked onions.
  56. 56Add spices (turmeric, cumin, red chili, chili flakes, cumin seeds) to the cooked onions.
  57. 57Add spices (turmeric, cumin, red chili, chili flakes, cumin seeds) to the cooked onions.
  58. 58Add ginger garlic paste to the onion and spice mixture.
  59. 59Add ginger garlic paste to the onion and spice mixture.
  60. 60Add ginger garlic paste to the onion and spice mixture.
  61. 61Add blended tomatoes to create a gravy base.
  62. 62Add blended tomatoes to create a gravy base.
  63. 63Add blended tomatoes to create a gravy base.
  64. 64Cook the gravy until the oil separates.
  65. 65Cook the gravy until the oil separates.
  66. 66Cook the gravy until the oil separates.
  67. 67Stuff the fried bitter gourds with the reserved minced meat.
  68. 68Stuff the fried bitter gourds with the reserved minced meat.
  69. 69Stuff the fried bitter gourds with the reserved minced meat.
  70. 70Place the stuffed bitter gourds into the gravy.
  71. 71Place the stuffed bitter gourds into the gravy.
  72. 72Place the stuffed bitter gourds into the gravy.
  73. 73Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for some time.
  74. 74Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for some time.
  75. 75Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for some time.
  76. 76Garnish with chopped cilantro and green chilies.
  77. 77Garnish with chopped cilantro and green chilies.
  78. 78Garnish with chopped cilantro and green chilies.
  79. 79Squeeze lemon juice over the dish.
  80. 80Squeeze lemon juice over the dish.
  81. 81Squeeze lemon juice over the dish.
  82. 82Serve hot with paratha.
  83. 83Serve hot with paratha.
  84. 84Serve hot with paratha.

Ingredients

  • Bitter gourds
  • Bitter gourds
  • Bitter gourds
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Onions
  • Onions
  • Onions
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Minced meat (Keema)
  • Minced meat (Keema)
  • Minced meat (Keema)
  • Ginger garlic paste
  • Ginger garlic paste
  • Ginger garlic paste
  • Turmeric powder
  • Turmeric powder
  • Turmeric powder
  • Cumin powder
  • Cumin powder
  • Cumin powder
  • Red chili powder
  • Red chili powder
  • Red chili powder
  • Chilli flakes
  • Chilli flakes
  • Chilli flakes
  • Cumin seeds
  • Cumin seeds
  • Cumin seeds
  • Tomatoes (blended)
  • Tomatoes (blended)
  • Tomatoes (blended)
  • Green chilies
  • Green chilies
  • Green chilies
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Lemon
  • Lemon
  • Lemon

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifeColanderCooking potSpatulaFrying panTongs