Baked Karela

Name: Baked Karela
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2-3 medium size karela (bitter melon); to taste salt; 1 tsp. red chilli powder; pinch turmeric powder; 1 tsp. vinegar

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#diabetes - 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. Serve with hot steamed rice and a drizzle of some ghee. For diabetics, spiciness can be avoided and can be relished as desired.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

2-3medium size karela (bitter melon)
to tastesalt
1 tsp.red chilli powder
pinchturmeric powder
1 tsp.vinegar

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Steps

1

Cut the karelas into thick roundels. Wash and pat dry. In a bowl, mix together salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and vinegar.
2

Rub this spice paste all over the karela pieces and keep aside for 5-10 minutes.
3

Bake in a preheated microwave oven for 35-40 minutes at 200 degrees C. by flipping it over midway.
4

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