No Fry Karela Crispies Bitter Melon

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I was horrified, then fascinated, then in love with this strange (to me) little vegetable dish when i had it mixed with potatoes in a dry curry at my local indian vegetarian lunch counter. it's a very strong flavor, so if you make this and aren't yet familiar with it, you've been warned! ;o) i haven't yet tried it, but i'm looking around for various bitter melon recipes (aka bitter gourd).

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to about 375f.

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Wash the bitter melon and slice them using a mandolin slicer into thin round slices.

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Mix with salt , turmeric and chilli powder and marinate for about 1 / 2 an hour.

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Squeeze excess moisture out.

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Spread foil on a baking tray and grease it with about a tbsp oil.

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Toss the bitter melon slices with 2 tbsp oil and spread them on the baking tray.

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Bake for about 5-7 mins and then broil it for 7 minutes depending on the type of your oven , the broiling might be a few mins more or less.

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Crispy karela -- without frying !.

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Ingredients

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bitter melons, oil, salt, red chili powder, turmeric