Crispy Karela ( Diabetic Recipe)

by Tarla Dalal

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Cook karela with flair to mask its bitter taste and benefit from its high potassium content, which helps to control blood sugar levels by increasing the action of insulin in the body.

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Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 2 servings
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Ingredients

1 cup deseeded and thinly sliced bitter gourd (karela)
2 tsp besan (bengal gram flour)
a pinch of chilli powder
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp oil
salt to taste

Method

Apply a little salt to the bitter gourd slices and set aside for about 10 minutes.
Spoon the salted bitter gourd slices onto a kitchen towel and dab them lightly so that the towel absorbs all the moisture.
Remove onto a microwave safe dish and add all the remaining ingredients except the oil. Mix well.
Spread the slices to form a thin layer and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once in between.
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the microwaved bitter gourd slices. Keep stirring continuously till the slices become crisp.
Cool and serve.

Tips

The microwave has been used to hasten the process.
You can also make this dish on the gas; just remember to cook on a very low flame and stir continuously till the karelas become crispy.

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