Andhra style Karela dry


INGREDIENTS:
2 bittergourds/ karela/ hagalkaayi
5 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard
Curry leaves
Salt to taste
Jaggery to taste (optional)

FOR THE MASALA:
1/2 tblsp chana dal / bengal gram dal
1 tblsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp pepper corns
4 red chillies
1 chopped onion
2 tblsp grated coconut
1 tblsp tamarind pulp
1/2 tsp red chilli pdr(optional

PROCEDURE:

  • Wash and scrape the outer skin of karelas and cut into thin strips
  • Apply salt and keep aside for 30 mins, after 30 mins squeeze karela pieces and keep
  • In a pan heat 2 tsp oil,saute onions chopped till brown ,set aside
  • In same pan saute coconut till fragrant, cool  it and grind with sauteed onions
  • In a pan roast chana dal,coriander seeds and pepper corns,red chillies and make powder
  • Heat the remaining oil,add mustard,once it starts crackling,add curry leaves and karela strips.
  • Cook karelas till done stir frying them
  • Now add the ground paste,masala powder, red chilli powder ,tamarind paste ,salt to taste and jaggery if you are using
  • Cook for 5 mins so that the masala blends well with the karelas
  • Turn off the flame and serve hot with rice or rotis.

Comments

  1. You can also try Andhra Style Usirikaya Amla pickle Achar and various Andhra vegetarian pickles by SITARA at their online store. India's biggest online store for pickles

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