Crispy Karela

Goodness with a crunch

Prep Time 16 min
Cook Time 14 min
Serving Size 4
Recipe Type Microwave Oven

Crispy Karela turns bitter gourd into a delightful culinary surprise. Thinly sliced karela is tawa fried until golden and ready to cool. A light mixture of spices like turmeric, red chilli powder, pepper powder, and chaat masala sprinkled on top adds a burst of flavour. Now, in a crunchy bite, you can enjoy all the goodness of karela – rich in iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C. Try this recipe and tell us what you think.

Ingredients

2 Karela
Salt
Pepper
1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Turmeric (Haldi)
2 tsp Chaat Masala
Oil

Method

Cut the karela into roundelles and soak them in salt water for 10 minutes. Drain them, heat the magic tawa on OFC H1 and place the karela. Drizzle a little oil and cook it for 12-14 minutes.
When they are crispy, remove them and allow them to cool. Sprinkle all the masalas and give it a nice mix.
Serve it along with some curd.

Find out more about the history and tradition of the dish

In India, ragi has been found in archaeological excavations dating back to 1800 BC, and has been associated with honouring poets with a concoction of ragi, milk, and honey.

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