Karela Fry | Karela Sabzi

Karela Fry or as we call it Karela sabzi in Hindi is a simple and basic sabzi that is made in almost every Indian household. Not everyone is fond of Karela as a sabzi, I am definitely not someone who enjoys eating but yes adulting is hard and so is this sabzi. LOL.

It is a simple Karela recipe made with caramelized onions, and spices, and enjoys it with roti or dal chawal. This is a very common recipe in my house where my Mother-in-law makes Karela in so many forms and this one is a favorite of hers. Crispy Karela rings paired with the sweetness of onions is a total game-changer.

How do you make Karela/Bitter gourd sabzi at home, do share the recipe in the comments below.

A quick and easy recipe that doesn’t require many ingredients. It adds a crunchy element to your meal platter. After this recipe, I am sure your relationship with Karela is going to change.

Some tips to keep in mind before making this Karela Fry sabzi:

• Wash the Karela and peel it lightly. If the Karela is tender and soft, you can keep the peel as it is.
• Remove the seeds while chopping. Chop it in roundels.
• If the seeds are ripe, take them out. Else you can keep the seeds too.
• If the Karela is bitter, add salt and rub it on the roundels of the Karela. Leave the salt for 10-15 minutes and then rinse it in water.
• This will get rid of the bitterness of the Karela.

For a more detailed step-by-step recipe, check this by vegrecipesofindia.

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Karela Fry Recipe

Karela Fry is a Indian recipe made using Karela/ Bitter gourd. Paired it with caramelised onions and basic spices. A quick recipe that tastes great with roti or dal chawal.

Keyword

Indian Vegetarian recipe

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 250 gms Karela Peeled and chopped in roundels.
• 2 medium size Onions Peeled and chopped in slices.
• 1 number Green chili
• 2 teaspoon Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Jeera
• 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds/ rai
• a pinch Hing
• 1/4 teaspoon Haldi
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teapoon Amchur Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt as taste.

Keyword Indian Vegetarian recipe Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings people Ingredients 250 gms Karela Peeled and chopped in roundels. 2 medium size Onions Peeled and chopped in slices. 1 number Green chili 2 teaspoon Oil 1/2 teaspoon Jeera 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds/ rai a pinch Hing 1/4 teaspoon Haldi 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder 1 teapoon Amchur Powder 1/2 teaspoon sugar Salt as taste.

Instructions

1. Peel the Karelas if they are ripe and hard. If they are tender and soft, you can leave the skin and need not to peel as it has all the amazing nutrients.
2. Peel the Karela and cut it into roundels. Take out the hard/ripe seeds.
3. Cover the chopped Karela in salt and rub it well. Let it sit in salt for 15-20 minutes, this will release all the bitterness. Squeeze the water and wash it again.
4. Heat oil in a kadhai, add rai, jeera, hing and split green chili. Add in chopped onions and cook it for a while.
5. Once onions are translucent, add in karela. Cook it till it gets crispy in the oil. Now add all the spices. Adjust the amchur powder and sugar as per your taste.
6. Add salt carefully and add in chopped coriander leaves.
7. Serve it with roti, parathas or dal chawal.

Recipe Notes

• This recipe makes a great tiffin sabzi.
• You can even pack it in Train tiffins.
• Great for people who have diabetes.

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