No-Fry Karela Crispies (Bitter Melon) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I was horrified, then fascinated, then in love with this strange (to me) little vegetable dish when I had it mixed with potatoes in a dry curry at my local Indian vegetarian lunch counter. It's a very strong flavor, so if you make this and aren't yet familiar with it, you've been warned! ;o) I haven't yet tried it, but I'm looking around for various bitter melon recipes (aka bitter gourd). Ingredients:
2 bitter melons |
2 -3 tablespoons oil |
salt, to taste |
1/2 tablespoon red chili powder |
1/4 teaspoon turmeric |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to about 375°F.
2. Wash the bitter melon and slice them using a mandolin slicer into thin round slices.
3. Mix with salt, turmeric and chilli powder and marinate for about 1/2 an hour. Squeeze excess moisture out.
4. Spread foil on a baking tray and grease it with about a tbsp oil. Toss the bitter melon slices with 2 tbsp oil and spread them on the baking tray.
5. Bake for about 5-7 mins and then broil it for 7 minutes Depending on the type of your oven, the broiling might be a few mins more or less. Crispy Karela - without frying!
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