Masala Karela is a Punjabi (North Indian) delicacy in which Karela or Bitter Gourd is stuffed with onion/mashed Potato stuffings. Makes up for spicy dinner meal with you and your loved ones.
Careful...it's healthy and great on taste too!
Ingredients:
Coriander powder :- 2 tsp
Red chilli powder :- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder :-1tsp
Oil to fry
Bitter gourd :- 5-6
Salt to taste
Onions :- 2 (medium)
Dry mango powder :- 1 tsp
Mashed Potato
Method of Preparation:
1. The scrapings of the karelas should be taken off and reserved.
2. Making a slit on one side of the karelas, the seeds should be removed.
3. The karelas should be cut into thin slices.
4. Two spoons of salt should be rubbed over the karelas and its scrapings.
5. It should be kept aside for about 3-4 hours.
6. They should be washed again and dried totally.
7. Oil should be heated in a pan and the karelas should be deep fried till they become crisp and brown.
8. Onions should be sliced.
9. 3 tbsp of oil should be heated in a pan and the cut onions should be mixed in it. Mashed Potato can also be added if required.
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10. The scrapings of the karelas should be mixed and they should be deep fried till the onions turn little brown.
11. Coriander powder, turmeric powder, dry mango powder and red chilli powder should be mixed.
12. The fried karelas should be mixed into the above mixture and should be deep fried on low flame for about 5-6 minutes.
13. Salt should be mixed if needed.
14. It can now be served hot with chapatis.
Source & huge thanks to - http://www.indianrecipes.co.in/punjabi-recipes/karela-masaledaar-recipe.html/comment-page-1#comment-1976
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