Fried Karela Chips (Bitter Gourd)

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 4

Crispy Fried Karela Chips (Bitter Gourd) Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

35 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	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 )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

150

Sugar

Fat

Fried Karela Chips is a delicious and healthy snack made from bitter gourds. These chips are crunchy, crispy, and have a slightly bitter flavor. These chips can be made in a few easy steps and can be served as a light snack or an appetizer. Bitter gourds are known to have multiple health benefits and are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Because of its strong and bitter taste, it is often cooked with other ingredients to balance the taste. This recipe offers an excellent way to include bitter gourds in your diet as an alternative to potato chips that are high in calories and unhealthy fats.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the karela (bitter gourds) and slice them into thin rounds
2.	Sprinkle salt over the sliced karela and let them rest for 30 minutes
3.	Squeeze out the excess water from the salted karela
4.	Add rice flour, besan flour, and red chili powder to the squeezed karela and mix well to combine
5.	Heat oil in a pan and add the karela slices to the hot oil. Fry on medium flame till crispy and golden brown
6.	Remove from the pan and place on a tissue paper to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with ketchup or chutney

PROS

Crispy and crunchy chips made with Karela, a vegetable that is known to have multiple health benefits; a great alternative to potato chips.

CONS

Bitter gourd can have a strong, bitter taste that may not appeal to everyone; some might find the preparation time slightly long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Karela (bitter gourd) is known to have numerous health benefits. It’s a rich source of vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and iron. It’s also known to maintain blood sugar levels, promotes weight loss, helps in digestion, and has anti-inflammatory properties. But, consumed in excess it may cause abdominal discomfort for some.