Masaledar Karela Aloo

I am a great lover of Karela. This time I add aloo to the karelas and turned out to be a yummy combo.
Half of the sabzi was eaten by me as a appetizer with tamarind chutney.

Ingredients
Karela (Bitter gourd) 5
Potatoes 2 peeled & cubed
Onions 2 chopped
Amchur (dry mango powder) 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 3/4 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
Hing a pinch
Salt 2 tbsp + to taste
Sugar 1/4 tsp
Oil for frying + 2 tbsp
Kasoori Methi 1 tsp crushed
Cilantro chopped

Method
Wash the karelas properly. Peel and reserve the scrapings of the karelas.
Cut karelas into thin round 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.
Fry the potato cubes also till brown and crisp
Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a kadai.
Add cumin seeds and hing. Let them sizzle
Add onions and sauté till they are translucent.
Add the karela scrapings
Add remaining turmeric powder, coriander, cumin powder, garam masala, dry mango powder, sugar and red chilli powder.
Adjust salt. Add the fried karelas and potato to the above mixture
Add cilantro and kasoori methi. Mix well
Cover and cook on low heat for few mins
Serve hot with rotis, parathas or rice