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karela batata nu shaak recipe | aloo karela sabzi | karela bateta nu shaak | bitter gourd potato sabzi |

karela batata nu shaak is a simple Indian sabzi which speaks flavours and aroma. Learn how to make aloo karela sabzi.

Karela bateta nu shaak will be liked by all the non-karela lovers also as the bitter taste does not dominate the vegetable. We have also added sugar and dry mango powder to balance the taste. So this sabzi is slightly bitter and slightly sweet with a tang.

To make karela batata nu shaak, combine the karela with salt in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water from the karela and discard it. Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the cumin seeds. Add the asafoetida, turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the squeezed karela, mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a slow flame for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and salt, cover and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes. Add the coriander, cashew nuts, and sesame seeds, mix well and cook on a medium flame for more 2 to 3 minutes. Add the coriander-cumin seeds powder, chilli powder, sugar and dried mango powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

The Indian masalas add an aromatic touch to bitter gourd potato sabzi which comfortably accompany rotis and Kadhi. Make the karela crispy and enjoy its texture along with the slight crisp texture of cashew nuts.

Tips for karela batata nu shaak. 1. Rub the salt over the karela and keep at least for 15 minutes. However 30 minutes stand time would be better to reduce the bitter taste. 2. Squeeze out the water well between both palms again to reduce the bitterness. 3. The squeezed out karela juice can be consumed instead of throwing it. It has many health benefits like managing blood sugar levels.

Enjoy karela batata nu shaak recipe | aloo karela sabzi | karela bateta nu shaak | bitter gourd potato sabzi | with recipe and video below.

Karela Bateta Nu Shaak recipe - How to make Karela Bateta Nu Shaak

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Total Time

47 Mins

Makes

4 servings

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For karela bateta nu shaak
 

  1. To make karela bateta nu shaak, combine the karela with salt in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Squeeze out the excess water from the karela and discard it.
  3. Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the cumin seeds.
  4. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the squeezed karela, mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a slow flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the potatoes and salt, mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes or till the karela is crisp and the potatoes are cooked, while stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the coriander, cashewnuts, and sesame seeds, mix well and cook on a medium flame for more 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Add the coriander-cumin seeds powder, chilli powder, sugar and dried mango powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Serve the karela bateta nu shaak hot garnished with coriander.

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what is karela bateta nu shaak made off?

 

    1. what is karela bateta nu shaak made off? aloo karela sabzi is made from 3 cups bitter gourd (karela) , peeled and cut into long strips, 1 cup potato cubes, salt to taste, 4 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/2 cup chopped coriander (dhania), 1/4 cup broken cashew nuts (kaju), 2 tbsp sesame seeds (til), 1 1/2 tbsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder, 3/4 tbsp chilli powder, 2 tbsp sugar and 1/4 tsp dried mango powder (amchur). See below image of list of ingredients for karela batata nu shaak.
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preparing karela

 

    1. This is what karela looks like. True to the fact, karela benefits us right from managing diabetes to strengthening our immune system to reducing body inflammation, purifying blood to promoting weight loss. Have a quick look at all well-known benefits of karela
      Step 3 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> This is what karela looks like.&nbsp;True to the fact, karela benefits us …
    2. Peel the karela skin off using a grater.
      Step 4 – Peel the karela skin off using a grater.
    3. Cut karela into long strips or any shape you want.
      Step 5 – Cut karela into long strips or any shape you want.
making karela bateta nu shaak

 

    1. To make karela bateta nu shaak, put 3 cups bitter gourd (karela) , peeled and cut into long strips in a bowl.
      Step 6 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />To make&nbsp;karela bateta nu shaak, put&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />3 cups&nbsp;<a href="glossary-bitter-gourd-karela-214i">bitter gourd (karela)</a>&nbsp;, peeled …
    2. Add salt. We added 1 tsp salt. Salt is added so that later we can squeeze out the water from the karela which is very bitter.
      Step 7 – Add salt. We added 1 tsp salt. Salt is added so that later we can …
    3. Mix well. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
      Step 8 – Mix well.&nbsp;Keep aside for 10 minutes.
    4. Squeeze out the excess water from the karela and discard it. You need to use both hands and squeeze hard to remove the water. The water discarded makes the karela less bitter.
      Step 9 – Squeeze out the excess water from the karela and discard it. You need to use …
    5. Heat 4 tbls oil in a non-stick kadhai. 
      Step 10 – Heat 4 tbls oil in a non-stick kadhai.&nbsp;
    6. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
      Step 11 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-cumin-seeds-jeera-zeera-381i">cumin seeds (jeera)</a>.
    7. Let the seeds crackle.
      Step 12 – Let the seeds crackle.
    8. Add 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing).
      Step 13 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-asafoetida-hing-113i">asafoetida (hing)</a>.
    9. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
      Step 14 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/4 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-turmeric-powder-haldi-645i">turmeric powder (haldi)</a>.
    10. Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
      Step 15 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
    11. Add the squeezed karela.
      Step 16 – Add the squeezed karela.
    12. Mix well.
      Step 17 – Mix well.
    13. Cover with a lid.
      Step 18 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Cover with a lid.
    14. Cook on a slow flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
      Step 19 – Cook on a slow flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    15. Add 1 cup potato cubes.
      Step 20 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Add 1 cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-potato-cubes-725i">potato cubes</a>.
    16. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
      Step 21 – Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
    17. Mix well.
      Step 22 – Mix well.
    18. Cover with a lid.
      Step 23 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Cover with a lid.
    19. Cook on a slow flame for 20 minutes or till the karela is crisp and the potatoes are cooked, while stirring occasionally.
      Step 24 – Cook on a slow flame for 20&nbsp;minutes or till the karela is crisp and the …
    20. Add 1/2 cup chopped coriander (dhania).
      Step 25 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/2 cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-coriander-783i">chopped coriander (dhania)</a>.
    21. Add 1/4 cup broken cashew nuts (kaju).
      Step 26 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/4 cup&nbsp;broken&nbsp;<a href="glossary-cashew-nuts-kaju-840i">cashew nuts (kaju)</a>.
    22. Add 2 tbsp sesame seeds (til).
      Step 27 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />2 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-sesame-seeds-til-gingelly-seeds-612i">sesame seeds (til)</a>.
    23. Mix well.
      Step 28 – Mix well.
    24. Cook on a medium flame for more 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
      Step 29 – Cook on a medium flame for more 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    25. Add 1 1/2 tbsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder.
      Step 30 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 1/2 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-coriander-cumin-seeds-powder-dhania-jeera-powder-375i">coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder</a>.
    26. Add 3/4 tbsp chilli powder.
      Step 31 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />3/4 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chilli-powder-red-chilli-powder-339i">chilli powder</a>.
    27. Add 2 tbsp sugar.
      Step 32 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />2 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-sugar-chini-shakkar-278i">sugar</a>.
    28. Add 1/4 tsp dried mango powder (amchur).
      Step 33 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/4 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-dried-mango-powder-amchur-powder-148i">dried mango powder (amchur)</a>.
    29. Mix well.
      Step 34 – Mix well.
    30. Cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes.
      Step 35 – Cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes.
    31. Serve the karela bateta nu shaak hot garnished with coriander.
      Step 36 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Serve the&nbsp;karela bateta nu shaak&nbsp;hot garnished with coriander.
tips for karela batata nu shaak

 

    1. Squeeze out the excess water from the karela and discard it. You need to use both hands and squeeze hard to remove the water. The water discarded makes the karela less bitter.
      Step 37 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Squeeze out the excess water from the karela and discard it. You …
    2. Cook on a slow flame for 20 minutes or till the karela is crisp and the potatoes are cooked, while stirring occasionally. Make sure its a slow flame.
      Step 38 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Cook on a slow flame for 20&nbsp;minutes or till the karela is …
    3. Add 2 tbsp sugar. This is added to remove the bitterness of the karela.
      Step 39 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Add&nbsp;2 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-sugar-chini-shakkar-278i">sugar</a>. This is added to remove the bitterness of the …
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy275 cal
Protein3.9 g
Carbohydrates19.2 g
Fiber4.7 g
Fat20.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium7.4 mg

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chitvish

May 31, 2021, 2:09 p.m.

The curry was delicious!! I substituted bananas instead of potatoes & it was fully jain!! No need to scrape the skin, just saute for a few mins initially. It cooks well.

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Neha Mehta

Nov. 28, 2020, 7:51 p.m.

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Tarla Dalal

Nov. 28, 2020, 7:51 p.m.

Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

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amit

Sept. 20, 2020, 1:07 p.m.

This was great! Karela was nice and crispy and had just a hint of bitterness that I like. One thing I found was that the sabji tends to be a bit dry aljust before you add all the powdered spices, so I had to sprinkle it with a bit of water.

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Tarla Dalal

Sept. 20, 2020, 1:07 p.m.

Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.

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Foodie #603414

July 15, 2020, 3:28 p.m.

Cb

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Tarla Dalal

July 15, 2020, 3:28 p.m.

Hi Foodie, We have retried the recipe and made a few changes. Give this recipe a try again and we are sure you will love it. Do share your review with us.

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TD

April 21, 2020, 1:16 a.m.

This was my first time trying karela. What a joy! It''s a beautifully fragrant dish. I did substitute black walnuts for cashews and parsley for coriander leaves - simply as it is what I had on hand. Also, omitted the sugar, used fresh turmeric, and used hazelnut oil. Paired with black rice.

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Tarla Dalal

April 21, 2020, 1:16 a.m.

Timothy, super to read the changes you made and the recipe turned out well. Hope some readers try your suggestion.

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Mansi K

Dec. 27, 2018, 9:12 a.m.

It?s wonderful recipe . Only addition I did was adding fennel seeds while adding cashew. I eat it with roti and mango pur?e.

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Patricia

May 15, 2016, 5:04 p.m.

I add onion first before adding the karela, no cashews, then at the end I add fresh mango slices to add the sweetness - my Gujarati MIL recipe

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