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Let's continue with our Tawa Veggie Series: Bitter Gourd Fries with Potato (Karela-Aloo Bhaja)! No deep frying. Less oil. More flavor! Bring out the best of seasonal veggies with this earthy, crisp, and wholesome karela-aloo fry — all done on the humble **tawa** with just a touch of mustard oil. Ingredients * 4 medium bitter gourds (karela), peeled and thinly sliced * 1 large potato, peeled and thinly sliced * 1 tsp turmeric * Salt to taste * 1 tbsp mustard oil (I used *Gramiyaa wood-pressed mustard oil*) * Black pepper to taste * ½ tsp amchur (dry mango powder) * Optional: 1 small onion and 3–4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Marinate the Karela 1. **Peel and slice the karela** thinly. 2. **Massage with salt and turmeric.** Let it sit for **30 minutes** at room temperature — this draws out the bitterness. 3. After resting, **wash thoroughly** and **squeeze out excess water.** Set aside. Cooking on the Tawa 1. Heat a lohe ka tawa or iron griddle** on low flame. 2. Add **1 tbsp mustard...

Why SAY NO to Deep Frying? Because deep frying can raise the risk of: Ø   Excess calorie intake Ø   High deposition of bad fat Ø   Rise in level of cholesterol Ø   Oxidative stress that can lead to cancer Ø   Digestive disorders Ø   Reduced oxygen level Ø     Body pain and inflammation Given the high risk of deep-fried food on your health, it is best to avoid deep frying and look for alternatives. Here are a few healthier alternatives to deep frying: Baking  Airfrying  Steaming You're Taking in Excess Calories Deep fried food is high in trans fat and calories. When foods are deeply fried, they lose moisture and absorb fat from oil. 1 tsp of oil has almost 40 calories. Imagine the amount of calories you take in when you fry food in oil. Excess calories equal access fat accummulation. Food for thought for sure! You're adding in trans fats When you eat deep-fried food, you tend to...