Ingredients: Karela (Bitter Gourd/ Pavakkai) - roughly scraped, cup Gram flour (besan), tablespoon Rice flour, Curry leaves - torn, teaspoon Red Chilli powder - (adjust), teaspoon Asafoetida (hing), teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi), tablespoon Sunflower Oil - heated, - to taste, - as required to make a thick batter, Diabetic Friendly diet
Instructions: To begin making Baked Bitter Gourd Bhajji Recipe (Karela Fritters), slice the bitter gourd and take out seeds if they are big. If they are tender and edible, let them be.Add some salt to the bitter gourd slices and keep aside for 15-20 minutes. Discard the water and rinse the slices with water.Pre-heat the oven to 200 deg C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.In a mixing bowl, stir together all the other ingredients. Use water as required to make a thick batter.Dip the slices in batter and coat all over. Place on the baking sheet and bake for about 18-20 minutes or till they turn golden brown (timing may change depending on the oven efficiency).Serve Baked Bitter Gourd Bhajji Recipe (Karela Fritters) along with dip like Roasted Tomato Sauce Recipe and Irani Chai Recipe during evenings.