Karlyachi Ambat Goad Bhaji Recipe – Maharashtrian Sweet & Sour Karela Sabzi

Karlyachi Ambat Goad Bhaji Recipe – Maharashtrian Sweet & Sour Karela Sabzi

Experience the flavors of Kaarlyachi Aambat Goad Bhaaji, a straightforward Maharashtrian-style sweet and sour bitter gourd dish. This delightful sabzi pairs well with Phulkas and a refreshing salad, making it an ideal choice for a light weekday meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams Karela (Bitter Gourd/ Pavakkai)
  • 2 Onions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • 3 teaspoons Jaggery
  • 1 teaspoon Tamarind Paste
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Oil

For the coconut paste

  • 1 Onion, sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh coconut, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Oil

For the tempering

  • 2 teaspoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)

Instructions
 

  • To begin making the Kaarlyaachi Aambat Goad Bhaaji, first wash the bitter gourds, deseed the bitter gourds and cut into roundels. Transfer to a mixing bowl. 
  • Heat a kadai on medium heat, add the oil, once the oil is hot adding the sliced onions and saute for a couple of minutes. 
  • When the onions turn translucent add the freshly grated coconut and saute on low heat till it becomes light brown in colour. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool.
  • Transfer the onions and coconut into a mixer-jar and grind this along with the tamarind, using sufficient water to get a smooth paste. 
  • Heat a pan on medium heat, add oil to saute the bitter gourd roundels. Saute on low-medium heat stirring constantly to prevent the roundels from burning.
  • When the bitter gourd roundels turn dark in colour and are nice and crispy, turn off the heat and set aside.
  • Now for the tempering, heat a saucepan with oil on medium heat, add mustard seeds, once they splutter, add the asafoetida and mix well. 
  • Now add the chopped onions and saute till translucent, this will take about 2 minutes.  Once done add the turmeric and red chilli powders and stir well to combine.
  • Now add the crispy bitter gourd roundels, jaggery, the ground coconut pastes and salt to taste. Add some water as required to get a thick gravy. 
  • Bring Kaarlyachi Aambat Goad Bhaaji to a rolling boil and then simmer on low heat for a couple of minutes and turn off the heat.
  • Transfer  Kaarlyachi Aambat Goad Bhaaji to a serving bowl and serve.
  • Serve this Kaarlyachi Aambat Goad Bhaaji along with Rice Flour Bhakri Recipe and Maharashtrian Ambat Goda Dal Recipe and Steamed Rice for a simple Maharashtrian meal for a weeknight dinner. 
  • For an Indian Diabetic Meal, serve this Kaarlyachi Aambat Goad Bhaaji along with Bajri Ki Roti Recipe and Methi Moong Dal Palak Recipe for a completely healthy meal. 
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