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Monday, 16 September 2013

CHATPATA KARELA

CHATPATA KARELA 

Mostly people hate eating karela, but it is a herb that helps maintain normal blood sugar levels and keeps body functions operating normally.








Ingredients:

Bitter gourd (Karela) 2

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder 1/2tsp

Oil to deep fry

Red chilly powder 1/2tsp

Garam masala powder 1/2tsp

Dried mango powder ( Amchur )1/2tsp

Chat masala 1/4tsp

Besan 2tbsp

Rice flour 2tbsp

Method:
Finely slice the bitter gourds into roundels and put into a bowl. Add salt and turmeric powder, mix and keep aside for 4-5 minutes.

Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Wash the marinated karela thoroughly with water, squeeze out all the water and put into another bowl. Add red chilli powder, garam masala powder, salt, amchur and ¼ tsp chaat masala and mix well. Add gram flour and rice flour and mix well. Deep fry bitter gourd slices in the hot oil till crisp. Drain the fried bitter gourd slices on absorbent paper. Add remaining chaat masala and mix well. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve immediately.


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