Karela Fry
Karela Fry is a delicious and healthy Indian dish made from bitter gourd, also known as karela. This crispy and flavourful fry is a perfect side dish to complement your main course. Ingredients: Bitter gourd, Onion, Coriander, Salt, Turmeric powder, Mustard seeds, Red chilli powder, Green chilli, Cooking oil
30min
Cook Time
4
Servings
Recipe
120 kCal
Recipe
1
Wash 500 grams of bitter gourd (karela) thoroughly and slice them into thin round pieces. Remove the seeds if desired.
2
In a bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of salt with the sliced karela and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. This will help reduce the bitterness. After that, rinse the karela slices with water and drain them well.
3
In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter.
4
Add 1 finely chopped onion and 2-3 chopped green chillies to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
5
Add the drained karela slices to the pan and mix well. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the karela slices become crispy and golden brown.
6
Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of red chilli powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
7
Turn off the heat and garnish the karela fry with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti or rice.
Nutrition
120
kCal
2 g
Protein
7 g
Fat
12 g
Carbs
500 g of Bitter Gourd
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½ tsp of Turmeric Powder
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½ tsp of Red Chilli Powder
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