Karele Ki Bhujiya

Ingredients

• 400 gm Bitter Gourd / Karela
• 4 tbsp Mustard Oil / Sarso ka tel
• 1/3 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
• To Taste Salt / Namak
• 3/4 tsp Mango Powder / Amchoor Powder
• 3/4 tsp Red Chilli powder / Laal mirch powder
• 1/2 tsp Fresh Coriander / Cilantro / Hara Dhaniya
• 1/2 tsp Fennel powder/ Pisi Saunf

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash karela thoroughly and remove the stalks.

2. 2

   Chop to make thin slices of 1.5- 2 inches length OR make thin roundels (remove the hard mature seeds only)

3. 3

   Apply 1/2 tsp salt on the slices and keep aside for 5 minutes and then wash it well, this step is done to remove the bitterness of karela. (This step is optional,you can skip this step , I normally make bhujiya without doing this)

4. 4

   Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan and add turmeric in the oil and then add the sliced karela pieces.

5. 5

   Stir fry for 2 minutes on medium heat and then cover the pan with a lid and cook till its half done.

6. 6

   Remove the lid and cook on low heat till karela is done. keep stirring in between.

7. 7

   When karela get cooked then add the spices and mix well.

8. 8

   Stir fry for a minute on low heat so the spices will be roasted well.

9. 9

   Serve with daal-chawal, khichdi or roti.