Tuesday, 13 September 2016

Spicy Baked Karela (Bittergourd)


          For all the Karela (Bitter gourd) lovers - Here's something for you. A spicy baked karela fry. So no more deep frying. A healthy way of having your favourite veggie. Do try out this recipe and enjoy with hot steamed rice, green chilies / fried red chilies and a drizzle of some ghee as accompaniment. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.











  • 2-3 medium size karela (bitter melon)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tsp. red chili powder
  • pinch of turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. vinegar








          Cut the karelas into thick roundels. Wash and pat dry. In a bowl, mix together salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and vinegar. 

         Rub this spice paste all over the karela pieces and keep aside for 5-10 minutes. Arrange them on a baking tray lined with butter paper. 

          Bake in a preheated microwave oven for 35-40 minutes at 200 degrees C. by flipping it over midway. 

          Enjoy with hot steamed rice with green chilies and a drizzle of some ghee.




                    Cut karelas into thick roundels. Wash & pat dry. Mix salt, turmeric powder, 
                    red chili powder & vinegar. 



                       Rub this spice paste all over karela pieces & keep aside for 5-10 min. 



                                Arrange them on a baking tray lined with butter paper. 



                      Bake in a preheated oven for 35-40 min. at 200 degrees C. by flipping it
                      over midway. 












                    Enjoy with hot steamed rice with green chilies & a drizzle of some ghee.















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