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Thursday, August 11, 2011

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.

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