KARELA (BITTER GOURD) FRY

   Karela or Bitter gourd fry. It is very good for diabetic.Reduce sugar levels. Which helps to control blood sugar levels by increasing the action of insulin in the body. Very easy to make. Try this recipe how to make (fry) karela or bitter gourd recipe.

      
INGREDIENTS

• Karela [bitter gourd] -4
• Red chilly powder-1  ½ t s p.
• Coriander powder-1  ½ t s p.
• Turmeric powder- 1/4 t s p.
• Oil -2 or 3 t b s p.
• Roasted cumin seeds powder-11/2 t s p.
• Mustard -1/2 t s p
• Chopped onion -1
• Jagger (grated) -50 grams.
• Green chili-2

METHOD

1. Scrape off the scaly skin of the karelas.
2. Cut and remove all the seeds and cut into small pieces.
3. Keep them immersed in salt and tamarind water for about 30 minutes.
4. Drain off the water from the karelas.
5. Add red chilly powder, turmeric, cumin seeds powder, and coriander powder.
6. Mix together and keep aside.
7. Heat oil in a  kadai [pan] add mustard seeds cumin seeds, crushed garlic, chopped onion and green chili, fry till it browns.
8. Add karelas and jaggery and little water allow simmering on a low flame.
9. Add tamarind paste.
10. To make the flame high, stir, and make it dry.
11. Remove from flame.
12. Serve.