Spicy Karelas

A spicy preparation of Bitter Gourd

Ingredients

1/2 LB OR 230 GMS of Karela

1 chopped, Onion

2 medium sized raw mangoes, grated

3-4 chopped, Green chillies

1 tsp. Ginger paste

1/2 tbsp. Cumin seeds

A pinch of Asafoetida

2 tbsp. Turmeric powder

2 tbsp. Coriander powder

2 tbsp. Red chili powder

1 tbsp. Fennel seeds ( Saunf), coarsely grounded

4 tbsp. Oil

Salt according to taste

Method

1.Remove the covering of the bitter gourd, slice them and put salt on them. Keep aside for 4 to 5 hours and after that wash bitter gourd with water.
2.Heat oil in a pan, add asafotida, cumin seeds, green chili, ginger paste and onions, fry till it turns light pink.
3.Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder. Now add bitter gourd and mix. Cover the pan and cook till bitter gourd are soft.
4.Add grated raw mangoes and mix. Cook till they are soft too. Add coarsely ground fennel seeds and serve hot.