A snack famous in Maharashtra and bengal with different names such as in Maharashtra it is called CHAMPAKALI NIMKI and in bengal it has a very interesting name ELO JHELO NIMKI . It Namkeen Karele is an attractive treat that tastes as good as it looks. It is flaky, crunchy and super delicious. I bet not only kids, grown-ups get tempted to grab some of them. I have learned this recipe from my mother she use to make this on festivals so after getting married few years back I am continuing making them.Since then, I try making them during festivities. Karela Chaat is not made of the vegetable Bitter Gourd. This recipe is a Bitter Gourd shaped namkeen (salty-fried snack) made of flour.