Onion Karela Bhaja Bengali style

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the skin of the karelas.
  2. 2Cut the karela into half.
  3. 3Remove all the seeds, which is optional.
  4. 4Cut the karelas into really thin, equal strips.
  5. 5Put salt and haldi on the cut karelas.
  6. 6Leave it for about 30 minutes.
  7. 7Squeeze out all the water from the karela.
  8. 8Cook onions until nicely caramelized in slow heat.
  9. 9Add jeera, green chili ginger to oil in a pan.
  10. 10Add the karelas to the pan.
  11. 11Cook the karelas on low heat for a long time until nicely crunchy.
  12. 12Add the caramelized onions to the pan.
  13. 13Add all the spices.
  14. 14Cook for another 2 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Karelas
  • salt
  • haldi
  • onions
  • oil
  • jeera
  • green chili ginger
  • spices

Equipment

knifechopping boardbowlpanspatula

Tips

  • Remove all the water from the karela by squeezing it, which is compulsory.
  • Cook the karelas on low heat for a long time until nicely crunchy.
  • It's going to be your new favorite.