Cooking Mode: Gujarati Bharela Karela

Step 1 of 5

Scrape outer skin of bitter gourds, slit lengthwise, remove seeds, and rub with salt for 20 minutes; wash and drain.

Step 2 of 5

Dry-roast peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut; grind coarsely with jaggery, lemon juice, garlic paste, coriander powder, turmeric, and salt.

Step 3 of 5

Stuff the spice mixture tightly inside each bitter gourd.

Step 4 of 5

Heat vegetable oil in a pan, place stuffed gourds, cover, and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and browned.

Step 5 of 5

Serve warm with rotis.