Karela 65

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Karela 65

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 6
  • Bittergourd or karela 6-7 nos


  • Turmeric 1 tsp


  • Tamarind 1 tsp


  • Curd 3 tbsp


  • Red Chili Powder 1 tbsp


  • Coriander Seeds ,crushed 1 tbsp


  • Curry Leaves 1/4 cups


  • Kasoori methi 1 tbsp


  • Salt 2 tsp


  • Oil 3 tbsp


  • Soy Sauce 1 tbsp


  • Ginger Mince 1 tsp


  • Garlic Mince 1 tsp


  • Red Food Colour 1/4 tsp


  • All purpose flour 1/2 cups


  • Cornflour 1/2 cups


  • Green Chilies,slit 4 nos


  • Coriander Leaves Chopped 1/4 cups

Directions

  • First of all cut the bittergourd gourd into round slices.
  • Boil them for 5 minutes on high heat with turmeric and half of salt.
  • Drain and keep aside.
  • Combine both the flours together and make a thick batter using some water.
  • Now dip the slices in this batter and deep fry until nice and crispy.
  • Drain on an absorbent paper and set aside.
  • Now make the sauce by heating oil first.
  • Add ginger and garlic mince followed by coriander seeds.
  • Saute them for a minute and then add the beaten curd.
  • Add red chilli powder and soy sauce.
  • Add food colour and the other half of the salt.
  • Saute all that well for 2 to 3 more minutes on low flame.
  • Add slit green chillies and coriander leaves.
  • Garnish with kasoori methi and serve hot with naans or chapatis or ghee rice.