Khatta Karela

Me and my hubby both were great Karela-haters till I found this recipe ( with due respect to the benefits laden vegetable). My hubby brought home raw karelas at least thrice and they took the dustbin path after spending helpless time in refrigerator. I was just not inclined to make karelas......uh! they are bitter, aren't they? However, now the time had come to finally making karelas in my own Kitchen....destiny! So, I made and what a hit it is. Even my mom who has been making karelas in every possible way, stuffed, fried etc, asks me everytime about this recipe. It is no doubt too good to resist. The bitterness just goes away and what lingers is a very delectable sour taste. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Raw Karelas    250 gms

Onions               4 in no.

Turmeric powder    1 tsp

Red chilli powder    3/4 tsp

Coriander powder    2 tsp

Garam masal powder  1 tsp 

Amchur powder            1 1/2 tsp

Salt                                   liberal

Oil                                    4-5 tbls 

Recipe

1. This requires a little planning. You have to start preparation at least 5 hours before. Take fresh Karelas. Wash them and scrape.

2. Reserve the scrapings and now cut karelas into thin slices taking the seeds out.

3. Now, in two separate bowls add about 2 tbls of salt to scrapings as well as sliced karelas. Let it stand for at least 5 hours.

4. Wash them thoroughly.

5. In a non-stick Kadhai, take about 4-5 tbls of oil and deep fry karela slices.

6. Take them out and put sliced onions in the oil which remains.

7 . Add scrapings and saute for 5-7 minutes.

8. Now add the masalas and remember no salt is required now.

9. Add fried karela pieces.

10. Mix and keep covered for 10 minutes on flame stirring in between.