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    Home » Vegetarian Side Dishes » Potato Stuffed Karela Curry | Aloo Stuffed Karela Subji ~ Step by Step

    Potato Stuffed Karela Curry | Aloo Stuffed Karela Subji ~ Step by Step

    Published: Jul 17, 2012 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 21 Comments

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    For the third week, I choose to do Stuffed Dishes. When I had decided on Stuffed Dishes, I referred to those dishes that are either stuffed and cooked or baked. Ever since I decided on this theme, I have been obsessed with the different dishes that I could make. I had sorted out so many and wanted to make them all. Unfortunately with just three days, I know I have them all pending for the next time.
    This aloo stuffed karala was something we did on the go. We got the small bitter gourds and were wondering what to do with it. It suddenly struck that we could make a stuffed dish. Though scooping out the small karelas are a tedious task, I was happy with the dish turning out well.
    Boys have their first assessment started this week. I was flabbergasted with the portions they have. They are expected to read a lesson, which was quite a tongue twister for myself. I tried making them read it but with they saying out each and every word, it was a long session and none of us had the patience to continue further. I decided it was enough and should be able to manage.
    While I am to get the day going, you read and enjoy this dish.
    Potato Stuffed Karela Curry
    Potato Stuffed Karela Curry

    Step by Step Picture Recipe.

    Trim and microwave the karelas for 10 mins

    Remove the seeds

    Microwave the aloo for 8 mins and mix in with spices.

    Another method for peeling off the skin, once it cools down, puree the tomatoes.

    Aloo Stuffed Karela Curry

    Ingredients Needed:

    For the Stuffing the Karela

    Bitter Gourd / Karela - 10 small nos
    Potato / Aloo, mashed - 1 cup
    Roasted Cumin powder  - 1/2 tsp
    Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
    Salt to taste
    Oil - for roasting

    For the Gravy

    Onions - 1 big
    Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
    Tomatoes - 2 medium
    Red chili powder - 3/4 tsp
    Coriander powder - 3/4 tsp
    Turmeric powder a pinch
    Salt to taste
    Coconut paste - 2 tbsp

    How to make the Aloo Stuffed Karela Curry
    For the Aloo Stuffing:
    Trim the ends and microwave the karela for 10 mins. Drain the water, slit the karela and scoop out the seeds from inside.
    Micowave the potatoes for 6 -7 mins in microwave. Soak and peel the skin. Mash well and mix in the chili powder, cumin powder and salt.
    Once the seeds are removed the the bitter gourd, stuff the aloo mix inside the karela and close well.
    Heat a non stick pan with oil, roast the keralas till they turn golden on all sides.
    For the making the gravy.
    Grill the tomatoes over flame to remove the outer skin and puree. Keep it aside.
    Heat a non stick pan with oil, saute finelly chopped onions. When they turn colour, add ginger garlic paste.
    Next add the tomato puree, red chili powder and coriander powder, salt and turmeric powder. Simmer till the puree is cooked well with the spice powders.
    Add a cup of water and then the ground coconut paste.
    Bring to boil. Add the cooked stuffed karela to the boiling gravy. simmer for 5 -7 mins.
    Serve hot with roits.
    Aloo Stuffed Karela Subji
    Aloo Stuffed Karela Subji

    Notes:

    The aloo stuffed inside the Karela made sure it masks the bitterness and this gravy was good combo with Rotis.

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    Potato Stuffed Karela Curry | Aloo Stuffed Karela Subji ~ Step by Step

    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Author Srivalli
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    Comments

    1. Kalyani says

      July 17, 2012 at 3:07 am

      love the idea of stuffing Karela and although I cant bring myself to eat them, hubby would love these !

      Reply
    2. vaishali sabnani says

      July 17, 2012 at 1:21 am

      I too make these with potatoes..but never made without peeling..n then in gravy..wondering if total bitterness is masked?..or r they slightly bitter?..will surely try these..I am a great fan of karelas.

      Reply
    3. Usha says

      July 17, 2012 at 1:31 am

      Stuffed karela looks good! I once made kheema stuffed karela and it was quite an interesting combination.

      Reply
    4. Pavani says

      July 17, 2012 at 1:43 am

      Mmmmmm.. yumm. That stuffed karela dish looks soooo good. Love all the components and I can just imagine how good it tastes when everything is put together. (I'm drooling here)

      Reply
    5. Nirmala Gurunathan says

      July 17, 2012 at 1:57 am

      Wow!!!Something interesting...Never tried stuffing karelas...

      Reply
    6. sushma says

      July 17, 2012 at 2:26 am

      I am very bad in cooking this Karela stuffed curry. Will try this for sure.... My family might love it.

      Reply
    7. Chef Mireille says

      July 17, 2012 at 3:35 am

      not a karela fan but grave sounds delicious

      Reply
    8. Preeti Garg says

      July 17, 2012 at 3:54 am

      Awesome recipe.....spl potato with karela

      Reply
    9. Shobha says

      July 17, 2012 at 7:56 am

      Delicious looking curry..I love karelas and will make it soon.

      Reply
    10. Priya says

      July 17, 2012 at 9:08 am

      Eventhough i love bittergourd very much,never tried stuffing with them,curry looks fabulous.

      Reply
    11. Chandrani says

      July 17, 2012 at 9:48 am

      Potato stuffing karela curry looks spicy and yummy...

      Reply
    12. Jayanthi says

      July 17, 2012 at 8:05 pm

      Lovely idea to stuff karela with potatoes...and method to remove the tomato skin is something new to me...thx for sharing.

      Reply
    13. Suja says

      July 17, 2012 at 2:51 pm

      Delicious...have to try sometime..

      Reply
    14. Sangeetha says

      July 17, 2012 at 8:33 pm

      wow...interesting, stuffed Karela with my all time fav potatoes and the curry sounds very delicious...

      Reply
    15. The Pumpkin Farm says

      July 17, 2012 at 5:54 pm

      i too stuff karelas with aloo but the gravy is definitely new to me...loved the roasted tomato idea...lovely idea

      Reply
    16. DivyaGCP says

      July 18, 2012 at 2:11 am

      Stuffing Karela with potato is very interesting and tempting.

      Reply
    17. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says

      July 18, 2012 at 2:12 am

      the gravy looks so yumm. I have never tried stuffing karelas as the karelas we get here are jumbo sized 🙂

      Reply
    18. PJ says

      July 18, 2012 at 6:52 am

      Yea Srivalli, the kid's school portions are so huge!!Getting her to do the homework and them getting her prepared for the assessment is like I am writing a board exam!!

      The stuffed bittergourd in gravy is so nice.We love bittergourd and I am going to hunt for the small ones in the farmers market.Bookmarked this recipe...

      Reply
    19. Cool Lassi(e) says

      July 19, 2012 at 11:01 am

      That is one memorable curry. I wish I could get my hands on those small pavakkai. I get the big ones and MIL told me to stuff them and tie them up with kitchen twines..But that is so much work!

      Reply
    20. Champa says

      July 20, 2012 at 12:34 am

      Very nice. Whatever you do, I don't like karela. I have tried to like them, but it is just not for me.

      Reply
    21. Gayathri Kumar says

      July 22, 2012 at 5:07 am

      Great curry. Never tried stuffing karelas. I think it is time to try...

      Reply

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