• Grind the fennel seeds, set aside.

Bitter Melon

• Cut up the Bitter Melons ends and slice it in little round pieces. (see video.)
• In a bowl, place the bitter melons pieces, add 1 tbsp salt and 1 tsp turmeric powder.
• Massage it in then let it rest for 15 minutes.
• Add water to a bowl, add the bitter melon pieces in.
• Rinse it and squeeze all the water out. (see video.)
• Now add water in a pot then let the water warm up.
• Add bitter melon pieces to the water and let the boil come to a boil.
• After it comes to boil let it boil for 2 minutes.
• Add ¼ cup of oil to a fry pan on medium heat.
• Now add the bitter melon pieces and let it fry on side for 5-7 minutes.
• Take them out set aside.

Keema

• Add oil to a pot on medium heat and let it heat up.
• Now add onion and sauté it until brown.
• Add ginger garlic paste.
• Now add the whole spices.
• Add ground beef, break that down.
• Now add yogurt and mix well.
• Add powder spices along with fennel powder and carrom seeds.
• Mix well and mix in the green pepper.
• Cover the lid and let it cook on medium-low for 5-7 minutes.
• Uncover the pot.
• Mixed in the fried bitter melon.
• Mix well.
• Still the heat is on medium-low.
• Cook it for 1-2 minutes.
• Add some lemon juice, 1 tbsp water, and mix well.
• Place the lid on the pot, let it cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
• Uncover the pot.
• Turn off the stove.
• Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.
• Serve it hot. Enjoy with fresh Chapati.