Ingredients

• 10 - karelas, medium size
• 2- onions, medium, thickly sliced
• 1/2 cup - raw mango, finely sliced
• 1/2 tsp - amchoor powder
• 1/2 tsp - sugar
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tbsp - chilli powder
• Oil for deep frying
• 1/2 tsp - fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp - jeera
• pickle oil (optional)

How to Make Crispy Karelas

• Wash and peel karelas lightly and rub some salt and keep aside for four hours.
• Heat oil in a wok and deep-fry karelas till they become deep brown.
• Spread on paper towel for it to soak all the oil.
• Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok (mango pickle oil is preferred); add fennel seeds, sugar and jeera.
• Now add onions and saute on high flame, stirring constantly.
• Add the raw mango and stir fry.
• Add the remaining spices and cook for about 2 minutes. Make sure the onions don't get mushy.
• They should remain crisp and half cooked.
• Take a serving bowl and spread the fried karelas in that and spread this mixture on top.
• Serve hot with chapati and dal.