Stuffed Karelas (Pavakka)
Ingredients
Karelas 8
Onion 1
Garlic 1 clove
Tomato 1
Aniseed 1 tbsp
Coriander powder 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Chilly powder 1 tsp
Oil for frying
Salt as per taste
Directions
Scrape the karelas and make slits. Apply salt in the slits and outside. Leave for 5-6 hrs. Knead them well till they are soft and the bitter salt water is released.Wash with fresh water couple of times and squeeze dry. Heat oil in a pan, add a few karelas at a time and fry them at low temp till brown. Dry roast aniseed and coriander in a hot kadai and grind. Heat 2 little oil in a pan. Fry onions and garlic. When the masala leaves the oil and is dry, it is ready for filling the karelas. Cool the mixture. Fill the masala in the karelas well. Tie with the thread to avoid the filling from coming out. Deep fry few pieces at a time at low temp. Do not add water. Add little amchur or lemon juice, if desired. Remove the thread before serving.
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