Fried Karela Chips (bitter Gourd)

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 -4 karela (bitter gourds)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons rice flour
• 2 tablespoons besan flour (chickpea flour or gram flour)
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (or more according to taste)

Recipe

• 1 slice each piece of bitter gourd into fairly thin half-moon shape. transfer them to a colander and sprinkle the salt over. shake the colander to distribute the salt evenly. leave to rest for about an hour or so.
• 2 squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the bitter gourd pieces and dry them on paper towels. transfer to a ziploc bag or a big bowl.
• 3 mix the seasoning ingredients together and sprinkle over the pieces. shake the bag or bowl so that the seasoning is distributed evenly over the pieces.
• 4 heat the oil in a wok, and fry the bitter gourd pieces in batches to a crisp brown. drain on paper towels and try not to eat them all like i just did.
• 5 serve as an accompaniment with indian rice dishes, or eat as a snack.