Crispy Besan Karela (Bitter Guard)

Many people would not like Karela, (Bitter guard) as a food. But here's a way to prepare it so that it does not taste much bitter and you would like it for sure...

Karela slices

Ingredients: 

250 gms Karela (Bitter guard)

1/4 tsp Black pepper powder

1/2 tsp garlic paste

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1/4 tsp Amchur (Dry Mango) powder or Half Lemon juice

1/2 tsp Garam Masala powder

4 tsp Besan (Bengal gram powder)

Salt to taste

Oil for frying

Procedure:

1. Wash the Karelas in clean water.

2. Cut them into round slices.

3. Wash the pieces in salt water again.

4. Add all the above mentioned ingredients to the Karela slices.

5. Mix them well and keep aside.

6. Heat some oil in a pan so as to deep fry the Karela.

7. Add Karela in the heated oil and fry it until golden brown.

Crispy Besan Karela is now ready to be served.

Crispy Besan Karela fry