Karela Chips Recipe, Bitter Gourd Snack
by Tarla Dalal
karela chips recipe | bitter gourd chips | how to make crispy karela - bitter gourd chips | with 17 amazing images.
fried karela chips have strong spicy and bitter notes combined with an irresistible crunch make them a total delight to bite into! Learn how to make crispy karela - bitter gourd chips.
Bitter gourd chips are a multi-flavoured treat that kind of tickles and excites your taste buds. It is made by deep-frying spice-coated slices of karela. It is then marinated with salt, mixed with masala and deep-fried.
To make crispy karela - bitter gourd chips, combine the karela and salt in a deep bowl and mix well with your hands. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 30 minutes. Remove all the excess water by squeezing it very well between your palms. Add all the other ingredients and 2½ tbsp of water and mix very well or till the karela coats the masalas well. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry a few karela slices at a time on a medium flame till they turn crispy and golden brown in colour from all the sides. Serve or store in an air-tight container.
The fried karela chips taste delightful when relished with a bowl of hot dal rice. While it tastes best when served immediately, you can also cool it completely and store in an airtight container.
Tips for karela chips. 1. The karela must be sliced using a slicer and not a knife, to get uniformly thin slices. 2. Since, we are already marinating the karela slices in salt, do not add more salt when mixing the spices and flours. 3. Consume them within 3 to 4 hours.
Try other karela based recipes like Karela Paratha or Karela Tikkis.
Enjoy karela chips recipe | bitter gourd chips | how to make crispy karela - bitter gourd chips | fried karela chips | with step by step photos below.
Karela Chips Recipe, Bitter Gourd Snack recipe - How to make Karela Chips Recipe, Bitter Gourd Snack
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Makes 2 cups
For Karela Chips
2 cups thinly sliced bitter gourd (karela) , unpeeled
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1 tsp hot oil
oil for deep-frying
For karela chips
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- Cover with a lid and keep aside for 30 minutes.
- Remove all the excess water by squeezing it very well between your palms.
- Add all the other ingredients and 21/2tbsp of water and mix very well or until the karela coats the masalas well.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry a few karela slices at a time on a medium flame until they turn crispy and golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
- Cool the {span class="bold1"}karela chips{/span} slightly and serve or use as required.
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what are karela chips made of?
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Karela chips are made of 2 cups thinly sliced bitter gourd (karela) , unpeeled, 1 tsp salt
1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour), 1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta), 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/2 tsp chaat masala, 1 tsp hot oil and oil for deep-frying. See the below image of list of ingredients for making karela chips.
how to slice karela
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Wash and place the bitter gourd on a chopping board.
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Thinly slice them using a slicer.
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Here we need 2 cups of karela slices. This is how they look.
how to make karela chips
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To make karela chips recipe | bitter gourd chips | how to make crispy karela - bitter gourd chips, add 2 cups thinly sliced bitter gourd (karela), unpeeled in a deep bowl.
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Add 1 tsp salt to unpeeled thinly sliced bitter gourd (karela). We recommend you use measured quantity of salt for this recipe.
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Mix well with your hands.
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Cover with a lid and keep aside for 30 minutes.
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Remove all the excess water by squeezing it very well between your palms. Discard the water.
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Then to make karela chips recipe | bitter gourd chips | how to make crispy karela - bitter gourd chips, add 1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour). This is for binding. The besan coating helps to keep the karela slices together and prevents them from breaking apart during frying. The besan coating also helps to make the karela chips crispy on the outside
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Add 1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta). Rice flour helps to create a crispy texture on the outside of the chips. Rice flour gives the chips a golden brown color.
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1/2 tsp chaat masala. Chaat masala adds a tangy, savory flavor to food. Chaat masala is used to enhance the flavor of the bitter gourd chips and to make them more palatable. It also adds a bit of spiciness to the dish.
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Add 1 tsp hot oil.
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Add 2½ tbsp of water.
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Mix very well with your hands. The masala should coat the karela well.
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Next, heat oil for deep-frying in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry a few karela slices at a time on a medium flame till they turn crispy and golden brown in colour from all the sides.
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Drain on an absorbent paper.
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Cool karela chips recipe | bitter gourd chips | how to make crispy karela - bitter gourd chips slightly and serve or use as required. It stays fresh for 3 to 4 hours.
pro tips to make karela chips
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Since the karela is unpeeled, remember to was it well with water before use.
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The karela must be sliced using a slicer and not a knife, to get uniformly thin slices.
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Since, we are already marinating the karela slices in salt, do not add more salt when mixing the spices and flours.
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Add 1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour). This is for binding. The besan coating helps to keep the karela slices together and prevents them from breaking apart during frying. The besan coating also helps to make the karela chips crispy on the outside
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Add 1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta). Rice flour helps to create a crispy texture on the outside of the chips. Rice flour gives the chips a golden brown color.
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Add 1 tsp salt to unpeeled thinly sliced bitter gourd (karela),. We recommend you use measured quantity of salt for this recipe.
| Energy | 360 cal |
| Protein | 9.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.1 g |
| Fiber | 13.3 g |
| Fat | 20.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 460.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 182.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 40.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 58.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 113.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 246.2 mg |
| Sodium | 929.3 mg |
| Potassium | 559 mg |
| Zinc | 1.4 mg |
Each of Tarlaji''s recipes turns out perfect. Very well explained with simple steps.
Tried this recipe, came out excellent !! Thank you 🙏 very much
Tried this recipe today and it came perfect.
I tried this twice now, my kids and hubby love love loved it. I finally had my kids love the smell and taste of bitter gourd. Thanks for sharing!
Nice one