Karela Theplas, Diabetic Friendly

by Tarla Dalal

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The first thing we all can think about karelas is their bitterness. Believe it or not, karela is a vegetable that is extremely beneficial for diabetics and you can enjoy it more if you acquire the taste for it.

This innovative recipe makes use of the peels of the karela which we usually throw away. Wash and chop the peel into small pieces before adding it into the dough. Use the karelas to make the Karela Kadhi .

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Makes 10 servings
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Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/4 cup bajra (black millet) flour
1/2 cup finelychopped bitter gourd (karela) peels
1/2 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
2 tsp oil to brush the theplas

Method

Combine all the ingredients and knead into a firm dough using enough water and knead well.
Divide the dough into 10 equal parts and roll each portion into a circle of approx. 125 mm. (5") diameter.
Cook each thepla on a non-stick pan till both sides are golden brown.
Brush each thepla with a little oil and serve hot.