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Karela (Bitter Gourd) Sabzi – No Water, Peanut & Jaggery Curry
A flavorful Indian bitter‑gourd (karela) stir‑fry that eliminates the usual bitterness without using any water. The dish is enriched with roasted peanuts, jaggery, and aromatic spices, making even the most reluctant eaters love karela. Ready in about 1½ hours (including a quick 30‑minute soak).
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Critical Success Points
- • Soak the bitter gourd for 30 minutes to reduce bitterness
- • Temper urad dal and cumin seeds until golden
- • Sauté the bitter gourd until it softens (6‑7 minutes)
- • Add jaggery to balance bitterness
- • Final high‑heat sear to finish the dish
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can splatter – keep a lid nearby
- • Use a sharp knife carefully when chopping onions and bitter gourd
- • Jaggery melts at high temperature – avoid contact with skin
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