Bitter gourd (Melons)/ Karela baked chips
About:
Spicy, tangy and healthy munchies. Bitter melons are considered as healthy vegetable but just because of its bitterness many tend to avoid it. This way of baking and consuming them makes it healthy with a snack to enjoy with a unique taste. This can be served as a snack/appetizer.
I was inspired by Malar’s Baked Karela.. Thanks Malar…I tried with few variations and it turned out well without the feel of any bitterness…
Health benefits:
Bitter gourd is believed to improve the body’s ability to use blood sugar and glucose tolerance. It is helpful in fighting cancer and several infections. It’s high beta-carotene that helps alleviate eye problems and improve eyesight. The juice of the leaf has been found to be beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism. It is also said to build the immune system.
Consuming 20 ml of the juice daily helps cleanse the liver. It is recommended for asthma patients.
Yields ~ 250 gms
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 30-40minutes
Waiting time: 2-3hours
Ingredients:
- Bitter melon/karela-3medium
- Rice flour-1tbsp-2tbsp
- Corn flour-1tbsp
- Olive oil- 1tbsp
- Salt-1/2tsp/ as per taste
- Chilli powder-1tsp
- Garlic powder-1tsp
- Dry mango powder-1tsp
Procedure:
- Wash and cut and discard both ends of the bitter gourd, then cut them into 1/4inch thickness round and set aside in colander with 1/4tsp salt for 2-3hours.
- Pre-heat the oven at 18odeg C, line the baking tray with baking sheet and grease with cooking spray and keep aside.
- In a bowl combine rice flour, corn flour, chilli powder,dry mango powder, garlic powder, oil and set aside.
- After the resting period of bitter gourd squeeze slightly the chopped and soaked gourds and this to the spice and flour mixture and toss until coated evenly.
- Once tossed arrange on the lined and greased baking tray and bake for 35-40minutes, flipping halfway so that both sides are cooked evenly.
Let it cool on baking sheet for 10minutes before serving.
Note:
- Thin slices makes it crispier
- Baking time depends on the thickness of slices
Posted on September 14, 2014, in Breakfast, Indian, Starters. Bookmark the permalink. 32 Comments.
Thanks for the mention Chitra 🙂 Yep these are so very nice and tasty…Loved your addition of rice and corn flour 🙂
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Thanx Malar…… it was in my pinned list since many days so last week I made it ……. thanx dear for inspiring me… have a great day… 🙂
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Wow I’ve never heard of these. Where do you find them?
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Hi Sarah – They are usually available fresh in Indian grocery stores..They are available in frozen section in some supermarkets but fresh are preferred..
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Would love to try this
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Please do letmme know how it turned out when you give it a try… have a lovely day. .. 🙂
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I like the karela vattals… Your baked version also sounds good!
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Thanx Aishwarya. … have a lovely day. … 🙂
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yummy salad…
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Thanx Kurinji. … 🙂
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This is an interesting recipe. I’ve had bitter melon a couple of times, but I generally avoid it, as you mention. hmmmm Maybe I’ll have to reconsider. 🙂
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Deborah – The ingredients used to make the chips will all make a difference..I have tried few variations in the past but this one did the magic…Didn’t feel the bitterness and it was crispy….Loved it
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Thanks! I will be brave. 🙂
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You are Deborah
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I generally just fry the ring size karela with salt in oil and have it with steamed rice and mustard paste (Kasundi)……….Your version sounds delicious…….will try it soon…. 🙂
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Wow that sounds delish Jay, I will have to try your version ASAP. … will see if I could get there. … thanx dear… 🙂
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This really looks good Chitra, I am going to try to for sure!! 🙂
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Amy your always encouraging. .. thanx a million bunch. … letmme know how you like it when you get to try…. have a lovely day… 🙂 🙂
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Amazing. We sun dry it and use it like fryums
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Oh cool, sounds yum… thanx Sri… 🙂
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U guys are tempting me to try this:-)looks crispy C:-) guilt free snack
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Thanx dear…do try and let us know how you liked it dear V .. 🙂
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awwww…. so yummy!
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Thanx a ton… glad you liked it… 🙂
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I love bitter gourd. . These bitter gourd chips look crispy and delicious!! Love the fact that that this is baked and not fried. . Yum!!
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Thanx a ton…. glad to know you like bitter gourds. .. hope you enjoy it…. have a fab day… 🙂 🙂
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i love bitter gourd chips! my granny used to deep fry them; very tasty and crispy nonetheless! 🙂
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Nathan – Glad you recollected good old days….
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I think, this is one of the best ways to make Karela eatable 🙂 Superb! TC! Keep smiling 🙂 Happy cooking!
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Thanx Sindhu. .. love to read your lovely encouraging words which boosts my confidence. .. thanx for being here. … Tc…
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Pleasure is all mine dear 🙂 TC… 🙂
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Tc dear…. 🙂
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