Karela Fry/Bitter-gourd Fry
4 medium size Karela/Bitter-gourd
Peel, chop and keep skin aside.
Cut Karela in roundels, De-seed, rub salt and keep aside.
Thoroughly rinse salt from karela just before cooking.
Cooking Oil however, Mustard oil for the brave ones as it will enhance the bitterness and give Karela the beautiful crisp golden colour
2-3 medium size Onions, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. Turmeric powder
1-2 tsp. Red Chilly powder
Fry chopped Karela peel kept aside, onion for 1 minute, add rinsed Karela, dry spices and mix well for 1 minute.
Close lid and cook on medium heat till Karela is 1/2 cooked.
1/2 tsp. Amchur powder(optional)
Salt to taste
Open lid, add salt, amchur powder and fry till onion is caramelised and Karela is slightly golden/brown.
Serve with meethi dahi/sweet yoghurt, mixed dal, along with parathas.