Deep Fried Bitter Gourd (Karela/Karate'/ಹಾಗಲಕಾಯಿ)

Ingredients:

• Bitter Gourd -  3-4 
• Salt - 1 Tsp
• Oil - for deep frying

Method:

• Wash bitter gourd and cut into half (lengthwise), take out seeds then cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
• In a bowl put in pieces, apply salt, toss. Keep for an hour or two. Toss for every half an hour so that the salt gets evenly spread.

• Drain salted water if any.
• On medium flame heat Oil in deep frying pan, put enough karela pieces deep fry till the sides gets light brown color and bubbles & sound of the oil completely stops. (this may take minimum 5 minutes)

• Drain the excess oil from the pieces by transferring them in strainer and then on the paper towel.
• When cools completely transfer to an airtight container. This lasts for months. 
• This is good to eat with rice and also used in Karate' Kismuri recipe.