Baked Bitter Melon With Baby Red Potatoes Recipes

OVEN ROASTED BABY RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 1" to 1 1/2" pieces. We didn't cut the really tiny taters. Place them in a large pot half full with warm water. Bring potatoes to a boil and cook for 7-9 minutes (they should be almost cooked) Drain, cover to keep warm, and set aside
• In a small bowl, mix together 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp dry parsley, 1 tsp sea salt (or 3/4 tsp table salt) and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
• Gently Toss potatoes with the seasoning mix until evenly coated (it helps to use a large mixing bowl for tossing).
• Transfer potatoes to a large rimmed, non-stick baking pan and place cut side down. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until the sides facing the pan are golden. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chopped fresh dill if desired and serve.

BAKED BABY RED STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a large oven proof pan, toss potatoes with evoo, salt and pepper.
• 2. Bake in oven for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Remove from oven.
• 3. Cut potatoes on half. Slice off the bottom of each potato, a very small piece. This will enable the potatoes to sit properly on a platter.
• 4. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, shallots, roasted garlic, parsley, chives, bacon, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
• 5. With a small spoon , scoop out the middle of each potato. Smash potatoes and add to mixing bowl. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• 6. On a oven proof platter, arrange potatoes. Add potato mixture to each potato. Put in a warm oven (about 200-210 degrees)warm for 8-10 minutes.
• 7. Remove and serve.

BITTER MELON STUFFED WITH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Wash and dry the bitter melons. With a vegetable peeler, lightly scrape off the ridged skin. Leaving about 1/2 inch intact at both ends, make a long, deep lengthwise slit on one side, from the top down, to make a pocket. With a grapefruit or any other spoon, scoop out the white pulp and seeds. (If you'd like to reduce some of the bitterness, sprinkle the cut melons, inside and out, generously with salt. Set aside about 1 hour to marinate and sweat. Then wash out all the salt and wipe each one dry.)2. Boil the potatoes in water to cover until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, let cool, then peel and coarsely mash them. then add green chili peppers, ginger, cilantro, mango powder, and salt, and mix. 3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and add the mustard and fenugreek seeds they should splutter upon contact with the hot oil, so lower the heat and cover the pan until the spluttering subsides. Quickly add the coriander, red pepper flakes, and asafoetida, transfer to the potatoes, and mix well.4. Divide the potatoes into the same number of portions as you have bitter melons. Fill each bitter melon pocket with the potatoes. Bring the two cut sides together and tie each bitter melon with clean cotton (kitchen) string to ensure the filling does not fall out during cooking.5. Place in a nonstick skillet and drizzle the remaining oil over them. Cook, turning as needed, over medium-high heat about 5 minutes and then over medium-low, until they are crispy and brown on all sides, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Cut off the threads or leave them for each guest to unravel. (This is fun when the setting is informal.) Garnish with cilantro and serve.VARIATION: Instead of potatoes, stuff the melons with Punjabi Dry-Cooked Yellow Mung Beans (see Dried Beans, Lentils, and Peas) or Basic Paneer Cheese Scramble (see Paneer Cheese).From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BITTER MELON SKINS WITH ONIONS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Boil the potato in lightly salted water to cover until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, let cool, then peel and cut in 1/4-inch pieces.2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and add the fenugreek, fennel, and kalonji seeds they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes.3. Add the bitter melons skins and green chili peppers and cook, stirring, until they are dark brown, about 5 minutes. Then add the tomato, potatoes and cilantro, and stir, about 5 minutes. Mix in the other coriander, mango powder, and salt, and stir, another 5 minutes. By now, the ingredients should be dark brown and completely dry. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the garam masala on top, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

EGGPLANT WITH RED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a large cast iron or nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the coriander, turmeric, and salt, then add the eggplant, potatoes, and green chili peppers. Cover the pan and cook over high heat, stirring, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the eggplant is very soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir every 3 to 4 minutes.3. Add the mango powder and cilantro during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the garam masala on top, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

KEEMA BHARE KARELAY (BITTER MELON STUFFED WITH MINCED CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Make a slit along the length of each melon, leaving about an inch intact on the ends. Remove the seeds and discard (see Tip 1). Rub 2 teaspoons of salt evenly on the surfaces and insides of the melons. Set aside for at least 20 minutes while you prepare the stuffing (see Tip 2).
• In a medium pot heat 1/4 cup mustard oil for 30 seconds. Add onion, ginger and garlic, and cook on medium for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and fragrant.
• Add chicken and remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and cook on high, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, and some bits of the minced chicken start to crisp, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• Lower heat to medium and add cumin, coriander, chile powder and turmeric. Stir and continue cooking for 30 seconds.
• Add 1/4 cup water and chopped tomato. Cook on high, stirring occasionally until the oil starts to separate, about 5 minutes. Stir in green chiles and lemon juice. Turn off the heat. (The stuffing can be made up to 2 days ahead and brought to room temperature before assembly.)
• Squeeze and drain the reserved salted melon. Thoroughly rinse the inside and outside with cold water. Pat dry. (The drier the melon, the easier it will be to fry.)
• In a frying pan large enough to comfortably fit the five stuffed melons in a single layer, add the remaining 3/4 cup mustard oil and heat for 30 to 45 seconds.
• Gently place the melons into the pan and shallow fry on medium until the bottom and sides are deep golden brown, but mostly brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Place the melons on a plate lined with a paper towel to soak up any excess oil. Remove the paper towel. Using a teaspoon, stuff the melons with the stuffing. Serve with the rest of the prepared stuffing and roti, store-bought pita or by itself.

BAKED BITTER MELON WITH BABY RED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Boil the potatoes in water to cover until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, let cool, then cut into thin wedges. Preheat the oven to 500°F. Lightly grease a baking tray. Wash the bitter melons and cut them into 1/3 inch thick round slices. Add 1 teaspoon oil and the turmeric and toss with the bitter melon slices to mix well. Place on the baking tray in a single layer and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Turn over and reposition the slices on the tray for even cooking, and remove the pieces as they turn golden, after about 5 minutes.2. Heat the remaining oil in a large nonstick wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the cumin and fennel seeds they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil., Quickly add the onion and cook, stirring, until medium brown, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.3. To the pan, add the potatoes and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Mix in the baked bitter melons and the cooked onions, then add all the remaining spices and the salt. Cook over medium heat, turning gently, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.4. To the pan, add the tomato wedges and chopped cilantro and stir about 2 minutes. Add the bitter melon platter as a garnish and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.