QEEMA KARELE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

Ø Mince beef or mutton (قیمہ)1/2 kg.

Ø Bitter gourd (کریلہ)1/2 kg.

Ø Onions (sliced) 4

Ø Tomatoes (chopped) 4-5

Ø Ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp.

Ø Green chilli paste 1 tbsp.

Ø Salt 1 1/2 tsp.

Ø Red chilli powder 1 1/2 tsp.

Ø Coriander powder(دھنیا)  1 1/2 tsp.

Ø Turmeric powder (ہلدی)1/4 tsp.

Ø Whole black pepper  5

Ø Cloves (لونگ) 4

Ø Black cardamom 1

Ø Cinnamon 1 inch piece

Ø Cumin seeds 1 tsp.

Ø Oil 4 tbsp.

Ø Fresh coriander for garnishing

HOW TO COOK:

·         Scrape the surface of the bitter gourd to make them smooth.

·         Deseed them.

·         Chop bitter gourd in the required shape (either chopped into bits or circles).

·         Soak the pieces in salted water for about 1 or 2 hrs.

·         Drain off the water and wash them with fresh water.

·         Heat oil in a pan.

·         Add onions and fry till golden brown.

·         Put ginger garlic paste, cloves, cinnamon, black cardamon and whole black pepper.

·         Fry for few seconds.

·         Add mince beef.

·         Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.

·         Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, green chilli paste, salt and cumin seeds.

·         Cook for another 4-5 minutes or till the water dries up.

·         Add tomatoes.

·         Cover and cook till the tomatoes are soft and oil separates.

·         Now add Karelay (Bitter Gourd).

·         Mix, cover and cook for another 20-25 minutes.

·         Take out in a dish.

·         Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.