Karela (Bitter Gourd) Authentic Punjabi Style Recipe. Bharva Karela

Learn how to make authentic Punjabi-style Bharwa Karela (Stuffed Bitter Gourd) along with stuffed potatoes (aloo) and whole onions (pyaz)—just like you get at traditional Punjabi weddings! This secret family recipe removes the harsh bitterness from the karela and fills it with a tangy, spicy, aromatic onion stuffing flavored with Anardana (pomegranate seeds) and Amchur (dry mango powder). Plus, you will learn the authentic Punjabi technique to fry stuffed karela, aloo, and pyaz without needing any tedious cotton thread/dhaaga to tie them up! INGREDIENTS: Bitter Gourd (Karela): 7-8 medium (scraped & slit) Potatoes (Aloo): 2 large (peeled & slit) Onions (Pyaz): 1-2 medium (slit for stuffing) Grated Onions (for stuffing): 1½ large (excess water squeezed out) Pomegranate Seeds (Anardana Powder/Crushed): 1 teaspoon Dry Mango Powder (Amchur): ½ teaspoon Garam Masala: ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi): ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder: To taste Salt: 1-2 tablespoons (for rubbing & debittering) + to taste for stuffing Cooking Oil: 1 cup (for shallow/pan frying) CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction: Authentic Punjabi Bharwa Karela 00:46 Peeling, Slitting & Salt Technique to Remove Bitterness 02:40 Preparing Tangy Onion & Anardana Masala Stuffing 04:30 Prepping Potatoes & Onions for Stuffing 05:58 Stuffing Karela, Aloo & Pyaz Without Thread 07:44 Pan-Frying Karela in Hot Oil 09:22 Adding Stuffed Aloo & Pyaz to the Pan 11:35 Slow Cooking & Checking Crispiness 13:18 Removing Crispy Stuffed Aloo, Pyaz & Karela 15:10 Plating & Serving Suggestions with Parathas Serve hot with plain Punjabi parathas, roti, dal, and fresh boondi raita. If you enjoyed this authentic traditional recipe, please hit the LIKE button, SHARE with your family, and SUBSCRIBE to Chawla's Kitchen for more everyday recipes! ⚑ YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT USED ⚑ 🇺🇸 Tripod - https://amzn.to/3EUGSvc Ring light - https://amzn.to/3D9E1xO Wok/ Kadai - https://amzn.to/3CAsHKs Spatula - https://amzn.to/39yDrNa 🇮🇳 Kadai - https://amzn.to/2YHSXUI #ad: Chawla's Kitchen (https://bit.ly/3E10VrV) participates in Amazon Associate program and might receive commissions for qualifying purchases through above links. #contact: chawlasservicesllc@gmail.com for sponsorship, product reviews, collaboration. ⚑ CONNECT ON SOCIAL ⚑ 👉Instagram►  / chawlaskitchen   👉Facebook►  / chawlaskitchen   👉Twitter►  / chawlaskitchen   👉Pinterest►  / chawlaskitchen   👉tiktok►  / chawlaskitchen   All published content is Chawla's Services LLC owned creative work & is protected under copyright laws. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ©Chawla's Services LLC.