Ingredients:

• 2 nos.- Bitter gourds
• 1/4 tsp – Dhania powder
• 1/2 tsp – Sugar ground
• 1/4 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp – Garam Masala powder
• 1/2 no. – Lemon juice
• 1/4 – small coconut, grated fresh
• 1/2 tsp – sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp – oil

Method:

1. Wash bitter gourd well and wipe dry.
2. Chop into thin rounds with skin intact.
3. Deep fry in hot oil till crisp and crunchy.
4. Chop coconut into thin slivers. The slices should look like chips.
5. Fry coconut slivers till crisp and golden.
6. Drain and keep on kitchen towel to soak out excess oil.
7. Take in a large plate, add all other ingredients over it.
8. Mix well to coat all masalas on karela.
9. Garnish with chopped coriander and fried onions.

Recipe courtesy of Sify Bawarchi