Karela Chips

An excellent accompaniment to any Indian main course. The bitter gourd looses much of its bitter taste when turned into ‘karela chips’ .
                                       

INGREDIENTS:   

• Karela (Bitter Gourd)
• Besan (Gram flour)
• Oil for frying                        

METHOD:

• Slice the gourd into very thin slices. Add salt and turmeric.
• Sprinkle besan and mix until a thin coating appears on the outer surface of the karela. Sprinkle a little water if necessary.
• Deep fry the besan coated karela slices in hot oil. Fry until golden brown.
• Karela chips are ready.