Qeema Karaley

Ingredients

1. Karaley (Bitter gourd) ½ kg
2. Namak (Salt) 1 tbs
3. Pani (Water)
4. Cooking oil 2 tbs
5. Cooking oil 5-6
6. Pyaz (Onion) sliced 5 large
7. Tamatar (Tomatoes) 5 large
8. Chicken qeema (Mince) ½ kg
9. Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 & ½ tbs
10. Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
11. Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) 1 & ½ tsp or to taste
12. Garam masala powder 1 tsp
13. Haldee powder (Turmeric powder) 1 tsp
14. Imli pulp (Tamarind pulp) 1 & ½ tsp (optional)
15. Saunf (Fennel seeds) 1 tsp
16. Kalonji (Nigella seeds) ½ tsp
17. Pyaz (Onion) fried ½ Cup
18. Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped

Directions

1. Peel bitter gourd with the help of the knife then deseed and cut into small pieces.
2. In bowl,place strainer,add bitter gourd,salt and mix well,cover and let it rest for 1-2 hours then wash thoroughly 2-3 times and squeeze properly to remove excess water.
3. In wok,add cooking oil and fry bitter gourd until light golden & take out in a bowl.
4. Add cooking oil,onion and fry until light golden.
5. Add tomatoes and mix well,cover and cook on low flame for 4-5 minutes.
6. Add chicken mince and mix well until changes color.
7. Add ginger garlic paste and mix well.
8. Add salt,red chilli powder,garam masala powder,turmeric powder,mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
9. Now add fried bitter gourd and mix well,cover and cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes then cook on high flame until oil separates.
10. Add tamarind pulp,fennel seeds,nigella seeds,fried onion and mix well,cover and simmer on low flame for 2-3 minutes.
11. Garnish with fresh coriander & serve!