1.Cook the potatoes, drain, peel, mash and keep aside. 2.Scrape the scaly
skin off the bitter gourds , immerse into salt water and keep aside. 3.After 30 minutes drain the bitter gourds, slit them partially lengthwise, apply salt on the inside and keep aside.
4.Chop onions, tomato and green chillies and keep aside. 5.Heat oil in a frying pan and add onion and chillies; saute until the onions turn golden brown. 6.Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam
masala and salt to taste and saute for a further 2 minutes. 7.Add tomato and potato(vide 1) and fry until they are done to a turn. 8.Add lemon juice (to taste) and shut off the flame. 9.Stuff
Karelas(Bitter gourd) with the above filling and gently tie with a string. 10.Heat oil in a frying pan and gently place the stuffed karelas on it. Fry on all sides until done and serve.
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