Chatpatit & Chamchamit Karlyachi Bhaji

Chatpatit & Chamchamit Karlyachi Bhaji

This karlyachi bhaji turns out chatpatit and chamchamit. This is a very easy and simple recipe. Most people don’t like karle that is bitter gourd. But if you try this sabzi then I am sure everyone will like it and ask for more. I am sharing few tips and tricks so that the bhaji won’t taste too bitter. You can make it in a jiffy. It doesn’t need too many ingredients. You can make it from few ingredients those are readily available in your kitchen. You can try this recipe at home and drop a comment for me.

We already have seen 2-3 karle recipes. This is yet another delicious and quick addition to the list. When it comes to karle or bitter gourd, then every one is like… No, I don’t like it. But my daughter just loves karle. So it is a must menu in our meal plannings. You also try karle this way. I am sure you will love it.

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Some Interesting facts about Chatpatit & Chamchamit Karlyachi Bhaji :-

This is a very easy and simple recipe. It can be a good lunch box option. But the main problem is that the karle is bitter. So, no one wants to have it. But if you make tasty bhaji then people might want to have it. This is one such bhaji. It looks nice and tastes just awesome. You must try it at least once and taste it without thinking that it may taste bitter. I can assure that you will like it.

Chatpatit & Chamchamit Karlyachi Bhaji

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Serves: 4 People Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 Calories 20 grams Fat

Rating: 4.5/5

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Ingredients

• 1 small ball of Tamarind
• 1 tsp Gudh
• Water
• 250 gm Bitter gourd
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• A pinch of Hing
• Curry leaves
• 1 finely chopped Onion
• 1 tsp Goda masala
• 1 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 1~2 tsp Water
• 3~4 tsp roasted Peanut powder
• Finely chopped Coriander leaves

Instructions

Step 1: Soak tamarind and gudh in enough water for about 30-45 minutes.

Step 2: Wash karle really good and cut off stem part.

Step 3: Cut it into 2 parts and remove the seeds with the help of peeler or spoon.

Step 4: Cut the karle into thin slices.

Step 5: Heat up oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.

Step 6: When mustard seeds pop up add cumin seeds, hing, curry leaves and mix well.

Step 7: Add onion and fry it well on medium heat for about 4-5 minutes.

Step 8: When onion gets light golden color add goda masala, red chili powder and fry well for about a minute.

Step 9: Add the karle slices, salt and mix well.

Step 10: Add water and mix well.

Step 11: Cover and steam bhaji for about 10 minutes.

Step 12: Open the lid and stir the bhaji well at regular intervals.

Step 13: Squeeze out the pulp form soaked tamarind and gudh and add that. Mix well.

Step 14: Add roasted peanut powder, coriander leaves and mix well.

Step 15: Cook the bhaji for another 2-3 minutes and karlyachi bhaji is ready.

 

Notes

• If you want you can keep the seeds as it is.
• You can use grated fresh coconut in place of roasted peanut powder.
• This can be a good lunch box option.
• You can have it with chapati or it goes well with rice too.

Recipe Video

Servings

This is an easy and simple recipe. You can make it in a jiffy. This is a good option for lunch box. It goes well with chapati or fulka. You can serve it with rice as side dish.