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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...

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