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Air Fried Achari Karela

Perfectly crispy bitter gourd discs in pickle spice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian Cuisine.
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Karela / Bitter Gourd chopped like discs- try to make thin slices
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tsp Panch Phoran (Bengali five spice powder)
  • 1 Tbsp Mango Pickle Masala (Any brand/homemade will do)
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Oil of your choice
  • 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
  • ¼ Cup Thinly Sliced Onion(Optional)

Method
 

  1. Mix everything together.(Other then lemon juice)
  2. Preheat air fryer at 370 F.
  3. Air fry bitter gourds for 13-14 minutes at 370 f.
  4. Your time may vary depending on the water content of your bitter gourds.
  5. Once, in the middle, turn them over so that they get crispy all around.
  6. Remove them once they are done.
  7. Sprinkle lemon juice over it.
  8. Tastes best with white rice and dal/lentils.
  9. Enjoy.
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