Bitter gourd and lamb curry, otherwise known as karela gosht or kakaraya curry, is the perfect combination of moist yet tender lamb pieces and bitter yet tasty bitter gourd slices. A traditional Pakistani curry with an array of health benefits made with basic pantry spices that is best served alongside some homemade chapatti or naan. This bitter gourd recipe will surely become a recipe that you will treasure.
Ingredients
500g Lamb (Gosht)
500g Bitter Gourd (Karela)
50ml Olive Oil
2 Onions
3 Tomatoes
1 tsp Garlic Paste
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Chilli powder
1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
2 Green Chillies
500ml Water
Method
1. In a deep fryer, fry the sliced karela pieces until golden brown then set aside
2. On medium heat, add the olive oil and the onions into the pan
3. Cook for 5 minutes until softened
4. Add the garlic paste and ginger paste and cook for 1-2 minutes
5. Add the salt, chilli powder and turmeric powder
6. Cook the spices for 4-5 minutes
7. Add the water then cover with a lid before cooking for a further 45-60 minutes until lamb is softened
8. Add the chopped tomatoes and green chillies then cook for 5 minutes
9. Add the fried bitter gourd pieces then cook for another 10 minutes
10. Serve alongside some homemade chapatti and enjoy!
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