Karela Gosht
by Nabeela Kauser
Bitter gourd, aka, karela in Urdu is loved for its benefits and despised for its bitter taste. However, with this recipe even karela critics will fall in love. Tender lamb pieces paired with the karela make this curry delicious and tasty!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 5
Calories 419 kcal
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In a deep fryer, fry the sliced karela pieces until golden brown then set aside
In a large pan add the olive oil and heat on medium heat until hot
Add the diced onions and cook for 5 minutes until softened
Add the garlic paste and ginger paste and cook for 1-2 minutes
Add the salt, chilli powder and turmeric powder then cook the spices for 4-5 minutes
Add the water and the lamb then cover with a lid before cooking for a further 1 hour until the lamb is softened
Add the chopped tomatoes and green chillies then cook for 5 minutes until soft
Add the fried bitter gourd pieces then cook for another 10 minutes
Serve alongside some homemade chapatti and enjoy!
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Calories: 419 kcal Carbohydrates: 13 g Protein: 19 g Fat: 33 g Saturated Fat: 12 g Cholesterol: 73 mg Sodium: 607 mg Potassium: 779 mg Fibre: 5 g Sugar: 4 g Vitamin A: 1205 IU Vitamin C: 100 mg Vitamin D: 0.1 µg Calcium: 60 mg Iron: 3 mg
Keyword Cooking, Curry, Food, Gosht, Karela, Lamb, Recipe