Baked Sweet & Sour Karela (Bitter Gourd)

Oven Baked Sweet & Sour Karela (bitter gourd)-  If you have never made karela this way before, then give it a try.

Super simple to make in the oven, this karela recipe has sweet and sour flavors and makes a nice side with dal and rice.

METHOD

1- Wash and peel the skin of the karela. I peeled it roughly since I like the bitterness and also the karela that I used were not that bitter.

If you don’t like the bitterness peel the skin completely. Again, I didn’t remove the seeds since I like them but you may remove the seeds.

Then cut each karela into thin slices, around 1/8 inch thick.

2- Transfer cut slices into a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons oil to it. Toss to combine.

3- Then add all the spices- cumin, coriander, amchur, red chili powder, turmeric and salt. Also add the jaggery. Toss to combine until all slices are well coated with the spices. Set aside for 20 minutes.

4- Pre-heat oven to 400 F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminium foil and set aside.

After 20 minutes, line a large baking sheet with aluminium foil and spray the sheet with a oil spray and then transfer the karela slices onto the baking sheet in a single layer.

 

 

Bake at 400 F degrees for 20 to 23 minutes. I usually bake for 22 to 23 minutes.

Optional-  After it has baked for 22 to 23 minutes, press broil and bake for 1-2 minutes to get it little crispy and extra brown. Be careful though, it will burn quickly, so once you press broil keep an eye.

Garnish with cilantro and serve as a side with rice and dal or with roti. You may also squeeze in some fresh lemon juice before serving.

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Cre:  CookwithManali