Bharela Karela Nu Shaak (Stuffed Bitter Gourd)

Method

1. 1Rub karela with 2 tsp salt; rest 30 min, rinse — removes most bitterness.
2. 2Dry-roast besan till toasted-tasting; mix with peanut, sesame, all dry spices, jaggery, 1 tbsp oil, salt — stuffing.
3. 3Stuff each karela with the mix; tie loosely with thread (optional).
4. 4Heat oil, crackle ajwain; lay karela.
5. 5Cover and cook 25 min on low, turning every 6 min.
6. 6Coriander; serve with roti — sweet, sour, bitter, spicy in one bite.