Karela Aur Aam Papad Ki Subzi

Ingredients

• 8 bitter gourds,  peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 50 grams black aam papad, cut into small pieces
• 50 grams red aam papad, cut into small pieces
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3 green chillies, roughly chopped
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur)
• 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
• 1 teaspoon grated jaggery (gur) 
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 

Method

1. Scrape karelas and thinly slice them.
2. Add salt and ¼ tsp turmeric powder, mix and set aside for ½ an hour. Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add cumin seeds, green chillies, onion and sauté till fragrant.
3. Add karelas and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Cut both the aam papads into small pieces.
4. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, remaining turmeric powder, dried mango powder, salt and mix well. Cook till karelas are done.
5. Add aam papad, tamarind paste, jaggery, coriander leaves and mix. Serve hot.

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