KARELA BITTERGOURD PICKLE

Karela pickle

   karela pickle is  a very tasty and good for diabetic patient .which helps in lowering blood sugar levels.

 

                                          

                                                       Cut into half round pieces

                                                                        Fry in oil

Ingredients:

1.  karela (bitter gourd)-1/2 kg. 
2.  Oil- 1 cup. .
3.  Red chilly  powder-4 tsp.
4.  Salt -3 tsp.
5.  Mustard powder -1 tsp. 
6.  Red chilies -3.
7. Coriander leaves- 1 bunch.
8. Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp.
9. Lemon juice - 4 tsp.
10. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp. 
  

karela pickle 

 Preparation:

• Wash karela pat dry with  cloth cut into half round pieces then keep in the sunlight for 1 hour. 

• Heat pan, pour 1 cup of oil , fry karela pieces  for 5 or 7 mints .

• When the karela slightly golden in color  and crisp. 

• Then transfer  karela pieces into the bowl .Let it cool down.

• Add salt, red chilly powder, mustard powder, turmeric powder and lemon juice. Mix well..

• Heat 1/2 cup of oil adds coriander leaves, red dry chillies, and mustard seeds

• When they crackle remove from the flame, keep aside.   

• When it's cool. Pour on karela pieces, mix well .Transfer into jar.