Bitter gourd/Karela Rings

 

Bitter gourd is a great source of several key nutrients. Bitter gourd rings are easy to prepare and can be enjoyed as a side dish. 

What you need:

• 2 large bitter gourds

• 2 tbsp rice flour 

• 1 tbsp corn flour 

• Juice of half lime 

• 2 tsp red chilli powder 

• 1/2 tsp coriander powder 

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 

• Salt to taste

• Oil for frying 

Method:

• Trim the ends of the bitter gourds and chop them into even sized rings. Discard the hard seeds. Wash and squeeze out the excess water. Apply salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and keep aside for half an hour.

• Squeeze the bitter gourd again and throw the excess salt water. Mix rice flour, corn flour, lime juice, red chilli powder, coriander powder and apply the paste evenly on the bitter gourd rings. Add salt if required. Marinate for 2 hours and shallow fry till crisp.