KAKARAKAYA VEPUDU/ KARELA FRY

              

Enjoy the recipe

Ingredients required

• Karela - 500 gms
• Oil - 3 tsp
• Salt - ½ tsp
• Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
• Red chilly powder - ¾ tsp
• Curry leaves -as required
• Garlic - 3
• Dry coconut powder - 3 tsp

      Method to prepare

      1.Take a pan, add oil and allow to heat.

      2. Finely chop the karela and add to the oil. Fry for 6 to 7  minutes in medium flame and add curry leaves.

      3. Add turmeric powder, salt, cook for 5 minutes in low flame.

      4. Now add red chilly powder, mashed garlic and fry for 5 to 6 minutes in low flame(don't close the lid).

      5. Add dry coconut powder, fry for 3 minutes and switch off the flame.

      6. Spicy and crispy kakarakaya vepudu is ready. Serve with rice & sambar.