Stuffed Karela (Bitter Gourd ) in Airfryer

Stuffed Karela (Bitter Gourd) make a great side dish , or you can eat stuffed paranthas with spicy , yummy stuffed karelas.
Karela have many benefits.
Originally, it cooked in kadai/pan. But I am giving air fryer recipe .
In this recipe, you can find karelas cripsy and fully cooked and super yummy.

Ingredients

6-8 karelas
1 Tbsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
Masala(Spices) for stuffing

2-3 tbsp oil (you can use mustard oil/vegetable oil/olive oil)
1 medium size finely chopped onion
1 tbsp green chili paste
11/2 tsp ginger paste
 1/8 tsp asafoetida (Hing)
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 Tbsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder


1 tsp fennel seeds-roasted and coarsely pounded
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp mango powder (aamchur )

Method :-

1. Wash Karelas thoroughly and scrape off the rough surface of the karela . Set the scrape side. (don't waste).

2. Make a slit in the karelas length wise  and remove the seed.

3. Add karelas, seeds and skin scrape into the bowl or plate . Add salt and lemon juice. and mix all together and each other. Keep aside this marination for 3-4 hrs.

4. Squeeze the karelas, scrap and seeds to remove all the marinade. Wash karelas with water and then squeeze out all the water. Separate the scraping and seeds from the whole karelas.

5.  lets prepare stuffing for Karelas (bitter gourd).

In a pan, add 2tbsp oil , when its hot then add cumin seed, hing .

After the cumin seed crack, add green chili and ginger paste. saute for seconds. Add onion  and saute until it become soft then add all spices and scrap and seed and saute for 2 -3 minutes on medium gas.

Turn of the gas.

Stuffing is ready.

Keep it aside for cool down.

6. Lets prepare the Karelas.

Preheat airfryer at 180 C /350 F for five minutes.

7. Stuff the split karelas with this spice mixture and close properly so spices will not come outside.
(Here I am not using thread).

 Airfryer time

Set the temperature at 160 F for  12 -15 minutes and keep the karelas in the airfryer.

After 15 minute, turn the karelas and keep Karelas for 8-10 minutes.

Now set temperature at 175 F and keep karelas for 5 minutes and turn karelas and keep it for 5 minutes on same temperature.

Keep karelas for 2 minutes  at 180F .

Karelas are ready.

Enjoy crispy, healthy and delicious Stuffed karelas.

You can refrigerated karela for weeks.

 (Make sure quantity and quality of Airfryer might be differ, so check on every temperature).

Kadai/Pan recipe

For pan Karela, you can use thread.

1. Add 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Spread the stuffed karelas in the pan and sprinkle with salt. Cover the pan and let it cook for about 5 minutes on medium gas.
2. Turn the karelas over to the uncooked side and cook for about 5 minute. Repeat until all four sides of the karelas are cooked. (It will take time around 15-20 minutes).
3. If you feel, that karelas are dry then sprinkle some water. Cover the pan and let it cook for 5-8 more minutes.
4. Remove the lid to see if the karelas are tender. Gently turn them over a few more times, making sure they are covered with the spice mixture.

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