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Karela Fry

Karela Fry

Savor the crispy and flavourful delight of Karela Fry, a traditional Indian dish made from bitter gourd (karela) sliced thin and fried to perfection. Seasoned with a blend of spices like turmeric, chili powder, and coriander, this dish balances the natural bitterness of karela with savoury and spicy notes. Perfect as a side dish with roti or rice, Karela Fry offers a unique and healthy addition to your meal. Enjoy the satisfying crunch and bold flavours of Karela Fry, a dish that transforms the humble bitter gourd into a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 People
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Chopper Board
  • Knife
  • Steel Kadhai
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Non-Stick Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gms Bitter Gourd
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 4 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1½ tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • ¼ cup Rice Flour
  • ¼ cup Besan (gram flour)
  • ¼ cup Cashews
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 6 nos Green Chilli
  • 15 nos Curry leaves

Instructions
 

  • Wash and clean 500 gms Bitter Gourd and the slice into round pieces.
  • Remove the seeds from it. Collect in a bowl.
  • Add 2 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder and 4 tsp Lemon Juice. Mix it thoroughly. Toss a little and mix it.
  • Close with lid and rest it for 30 minutes.
  • Drain the water from the bowl.
  • Now add 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1½ tsp Coriander Powder, and 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder. Mix them together.
  • Now add ¼ cup Rice Flour and ¼ cup Besan (gram flour). Mix it well so that each piece of Bitter Gourd is having a layer of this flour.
  • In a pan heat oil and fry ¼ cup Cashews until crunchy and collect in a plate.
  • Now one by one add the coated Bitter Gourd as much as they can be easily fried for frying.
  • Fry on high flame for 5 minutes. Stir in between and turn the pieces for evenly frying.
  • Remove and collect in a plate. Repeat for all the pieces.
  • In a nonstick pan take 1 tbsp Oil and heat on low flame.
  • Add 6 nos Green Chilli and 15 nos Curry leaves. Fry them for 2 minutes or until they are crunchy.
  • Transfer them to fried bitter gourd pieces. Add Fried Cashews too.
  • Mix them all together in a plate or transferring it to a bowl. Karela Fry is ready.

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Notes

Serve as a curry with roti. It can be like a snack for people who love to eat these crunchy karela fries just like that.
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