Chatpata Karela Recipe

Preparation time for chatpata karela-30 minutes
Serving-4

Ingredients for chatpata karela:

• Bitter gourd (karela)-500 gm
• Chopped onion-2(large)
• Turmeric powder-1/3 tsp
• Red chilli powder-1/3 tsp
• Salt to taste (approximately 1/2 tsp)
• Sugar-1/4 tsp
• Cooking oil-4 tbsp
• Tamarind Juice-3 tbsp

Method:

• Cut both the ends of bitter gourd, peel the skin and wash it properly.
• Chop the bitter gourd into think slices and discard the seeds.
• Heat oil in a pan, add bitter gourd and fry it for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
• Add onions and mix it, cover the pan and cook it for 4-5 minutes on medium flame, keep stirring in between.
• Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and sugar.
• Mix it, Cover the pan and cook it for 3-4 minutes on low flame.
• Add tamarind juice and mix it, cover it and cook it for another 3-4 minutes on low-medium flame.
• Turn off the flame, chatpata karela is ready, serve it hot with paratha or roti.