KARELA FRY

I simply love this vegetable and keep trying out in many different variations changing the spice mix each time. It goes so well with rotis and bhakris.

Ingredients:
Karelas (bitter gourds) .... 4
Onions .............................. 3-4 small
Tomato ............................. 1
Green chillies .................... 2
Garlic paste ..................... 1 tsp.
Curd .................................. 2 tbsps
Turmeric powder ........... 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder .......... 1 tsp.
Cumin powder ................ 1 tsp.
Sambar powder .............. 1 tsp.(optional)
Peanut powder .............. 1tbsp. (dry roast and grind coarsely)
Amchoor powder ............. 1 tsp. (or 1 tbsp. tamarind juice)
Jaggery ............................ 1 tsp.
Mustard seeds ................ 1 tsp.
Curry leaves .................. 1 sprig.
Salt ................................. to taste
Red chilli powder .......... 1 tsp.
Asafoetida ....................... a pinch.
Coriander leaves ......... for garnishing
Oil.

Method:
1. Peel and slice the karelas. Marinate them with curd and salt for few hours.(preferably overnight). Half fry the marinated karelas.
2. In a pan heat 2 tbsps. oil. Add a pinch of asafoetida and mustard seeds. Then add the garlic paste and the curry leaves. Saute and add the sliced onion, green chillies and fry for a few minutes.
3. Now add the tomato and the karela slices. Simmer for 5 minutes and add all the dry masalas and simmer until done.
4. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rotis or as a side dish with plain boiled rice and sambar.

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