Karela Masaledar

Ingredients
Karela (Bitter gourd) 5
Red Onions 2 sliced
Amchur (dry mango powder) 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder 1.5 tsp
Salt 2 tbsp + to taste
Sugar 1/4 tsp
Oil for frying + 3 tbsp

Method
Wash the karelas properly. Peel and reserve the scrapings of the karelas.
Cut karelas into thin slices.
Rub two tbsp salt and half tsp turmeric all over the karelas and its scrapings.
Set aside for five hours. Wash thoroughly and squeeze dry.
Heat oil in a kadai. Fry the sliced karelas till dark brown and crisp.
Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
Heat three tbsp of oil in a kadai. Add cumin seeds.
Add onions and sauté till they are translucent.
Add the karela scrapings and sauté till onions are light brown.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, dry mango powder, sugar and red chilli powder.
Adjust salt. Add the fried karelas to the above mixture
Cover and cook on low heat for 6 mins. 
Serve hot

Cooking Time - 25 mins
Servings - 4