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Nutty Karela Crisps / Kakara Keya Vepudu

Delicious crisps made from bitter gourd , though these are not bitter. The fried garlic is a treat to enjoy in this recipe.
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 gms bitter gourd
  • 2 tbsp curd
  • 1 tbsp rice flour
  • salt to taste
  • peanuts
  • cashew nuts
  • whole garlic
  • curry leaves
  • spice mix red chilly powder +chat masala

Instructions

  • Scrape the gourds lightly . container , that is if they are not gone from the table.
  • Cut into slices .
  • Sprinkle salt and curd and mix.
  • Keep aside for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil for frying.
  • Fry the peanuts , cashews , while garlic and curry leaves.
  • Wash the gourds and squeeze the excess water .
  • Sprinkle rice flour , mix and deep fry till crisp .
  • Mix with fried nuts , garlic and curry leaves .
  • Sprinkle salt and spice mix . Mix well .
  • These crisps can be stored in an airtight container , that is if they are not gone from the table.