Stuffed Baby Karelas (Bitter Gourd) - SHARAN

Ingredients

• 8-10 baby bitter gourds (karela)
• 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
• 3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ½ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves and stalks
• ¼ cup roasted peanuts, crushed
• 2 tbsp desiccated coconut (optional)
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 2 tsp fennel seed (saunf) powder
• ½ tsp turmeric (haldi) powder
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
• ½ tsp garam masala powder
• ½ tsp unrefined salt (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp date paste (optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves, for the garnish