MASALEDAR KARELA..

RECIPE:

INGR:

Karela                  6-8
Onions                 2
Tomatoes            4
Curds                   1 cup
Red chilli pd        1 tsp
Coriander pd       3 tbsp 
Cumin pd            2 tsp
Lemon juice       1 tbsp
Jaggery               marble size
Turmeric pd        1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
  
Method:

1. Wash the bitter gourd thoroughly. Scrape off the ridges and collect them in a bowl. 
2. Do not throw away the scraping. Rub in salt and set aside.
3. Take the scraped karelas and cut into halves; Make flowerets of each half as shown.
4. Soak them in salted water for an hour; remove, wash them thoroughly.
5. Squeeze to remove excess water.
6. Wipe with a kitchen towel and dry them for a while.
7. Now take the bitter gourd scrapings and squeeze them to remove the bitter juices. 
8. (can use it for drinking or other purpose)
9. Heat oil in a thick pan and shallow fry the karela flowerets to a golden green and set aside.
10. In the same oil, put in cumin, onions and fry till transparent.
11. Add  karela scrapings to this and saute for 5-6 mts.
12. Add tomatoes and cook till mushy.
13. Season with cumin pd, red chilli pd, coriander pd, turmeric and salt.
14. At this stage mix in curds and stir for 2-3 mts.
15. Slide in the fried karela flowerets and saute on medium flame.
16. Now add jaggery and lemon juice; check for taste and adjust.
17. Stir fry them till all moisture evaporates and only karela, nicely coated in masala is left.
18. Serve at lunchtime; goes well with rice and roti.