Name: Spicy Baked karela recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2-3 medium size karela (bitter melon); Salt to taste; 1 tsp. Red chili powder; Pinch of turmeric powder; 1 Tsp. Vinegar

ABOUT Spicy Baked karela RECIPE

For all the Karela (Bitter gourd) lovers - Here's something for you. A spicy baked karela fry. So no more deep frying. A healthy way of having your favourite veggie. Do try out this recipe and enjoy with hot steamed rice, green chilies / fried red chilies and a drizzle of some ghee as accompaniment.

Ingredients Serving: 2

2-3 medium size karela (bitter melon)
Salt to taste
1 tsp. Red chili powder
Pinch of turmeric powder
1 Tsp. Vinegar

Instructions

Cut the karelas into thick roundels. Wash and pat dry. In a bowl, mix together salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and vinegar.
Rub this spice paste all over the karela pieces and keep aside for 5-10 minutes. Bake in a preheated microwave oven for 35-40 minutes at 200 degrees C. by flipping it over midway.
Enjoy with hot steamed rice with green chilies and a drizzle of some ghee.

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