Recipe

Chatpata Karela
(चटपटा करेला)

Recipe Contributed By: Madhubala Shrivastava , Nagpur

 Ingredients

Karela - 250 gm (chopped)
Onion - 250 gm (chopped lengthwise)
Methi seeds - 1/2 tsp
Saunf - 1/2 tsp
Cooking Oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - as required
Amchoor - 1/2 tsp
Sugar - 1 tsp
Haldi Powder - 1/2 tsp
Mirch Powder - 1/2 tsp

 Method of Preparation

1. Rub salt on chopped karela pieces and leave for 30 minutes.

2. Wash thoroughly and mix all masalas (except amchoor), onion, oil, sugar and salt.

3. Put in a kadahi and cook on a low fire till done. Pressure cooking can also be done.

4. Add amchoor and fry for a minute.

5. Serve with roti or chawal.

 Notes and Tips