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Gujarati Indian · India

Cumin and Tamarind Masala Bharwan Karela

Enhances the base dish with earthy cumin and tangy tamarind for a complex flavor profile.

42 minutes4 servings
Cumin and Tamarind Masala Bharwan Karela
Photo: Mdsmds0 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Add ground cumin to the pan with cumin seeds. 1: Stir in tamarind paste with tomatoes.
  2. Cut bitter melon into 1-inch pieces and soak in salt water for 15 minutes to reduce bitterness.
  3. Drain and pat dry. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, then onions and green chilies.
  4. Add tomatoes and cook until softened. Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
  5. Add bitter melon and cook 10 minutes until tender. Serve warm.

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