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Chicken Karela

Chicken Karela

by Nabeela Kauser
Chicken karela pairs tender chicken with bitter gourd, spiced to perfection for a unique, comforting meal that's sure to stand out.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 441 kcal

Ingredients

  • 100 ml Oil
  • 600 g Chicken
  • 500 g Karela
  • 2 Onions
  • 3 Tomatoes
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder

Instructions

  • Add a generous amount of oil to a pan and heat it over medium heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the karela slices and fry them until they turn a light brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the fried karela from the oil and set aside.
  • In the same pan with a bit of remaining oil, add the chopped onions. Cook the onions for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown.
  • Add the ginger and garlic paste to the pan with the onions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, until the raw smell disappears and the paste is fragrant.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes or until the chicken changes colour and is partially cooked through.
  • Stir in your spices and mix well with the chicken.
  • Add the chopped green chillies and tomatoes to the pan. Cook for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and well blended with the other ingredients.
  • Add the fried karela back into the pan. Mix thoroughly to combine everything. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook for a further 15 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld and the chicken to cook fully.
  • Once done, remove from heat and serve your chicken karela hot. Enjoy!

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Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 16gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 729mgPotassium: 853mgFibre: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1608IUVitamin C: 127mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bitter Gourd, Chicken, Cooking, Curry, Food, Karela, Recipe
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