Karela Masala ( Bitter guard with onions )

Ingredients :

• Bitter Guards ( karela ) - 4-5
• Onions - 2 medium
• Coriander Powder - 1 tbsp
• Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
• Amchoor - 1 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Oil - 3 tbsp
• Chopped Cilantro - for garnishing

Directions:

• Scrap the Karelas and make a slit at one side to remove all the seeds. You can keep the seeds if you like. I sometimes leave half of them.
• Chop the karelas into thin slices, either lengthwise or round like chips.
• Wash and rub 1 tbsp of salt over the karela pieces and let them sit for 1-2 hours.
• Wash again and queeze the moisture out of the karela. This will help reduce the bitterness.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add sliced onions and saute till they turn translucent.
• Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, amchoor and red chili powder.
• Add karela and fry them . Cover it and let it cook till the karelas are tender and totally cooked. Adjust salt.
• Add chopped cilantro after you turn off the flame.