Ingredients

• 4 - karelas
• 1 tbsp - garlic paste (or 2-3 pods of garlic)
• A few curry leaves (kadipatta)
• Salt to taste
• Oil to fry
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder

How to Make Masala Karela

• Scrape the karelas and cut them into thin slices. Add 1 tsp salt and mix well. Set aside for 30 mins.
• Then wash and squeeze out the excess water.
• In a kadai, put oil and sprinkle the kadipatta leaves on it.
• Add the garlic and fry for a second.
• Add the karela slices, salt and turmeric powder.
• Fry till the slices are tender.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.