Kakarakaya Vepudu Recipe
Karela Fry Andhra style is a delectable and nutrient-rich recipe. This tasty and healthy Kakarakaya Ullipaya Masala Vepudu Kura requires simple ingredients. Learn how to prepare kakarakaya fry Andhra style.
Servings: 4
Calories: 55kcal
Ingredients
- Karela/ Bitter Gourd – 200 gms
- Onions – 2. medium
- Mustard Seeds – ¾ tsp
- Chana Dal – 1 ½ tsp
- Urad Dal – 1 tsp
- Cumin Seeds – ¾ tsp
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
- Sambhar Powder – 1 ½ tsp
- Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
- Oil – ¾ tbsp
- Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
- Tomato - 1 medium
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the karelas into roundels.
- Peel and chop the onions finely. Chop the tomato. Wash and pick curry leaves.
- Heat oil in a pan and add the chana dal and urad dal. Once they change colour, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves. Fry till they start to splutter.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté till the onions become translucent.
- Put in the chopped tomato and cook till soft. Add the karela slices, mix well.
- Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and sambhar powder. Combine well. Cook covered on a low flame till the karelas turn a crispy brown.
- Remove and serve as a side dish with Rice.
Notes
* To reduce bitterness, add salt to sliced Karelas and keep aside for 10 minutes. Squeeze the bitter gourds well, remove excess moisture and wash.