Bitter Melon And Eggs Mara Pad Kai Recipes

NO-FRY KARELA CRISPIES (BITTER MELON)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to about 375°F.
• Wash the bitter melon and slice them using a mandolin slicer into thin round slices.
• Mix with salt, turmeric and chilli powder and marinate for about 1/2 an hour. Squeeze excess moisture out.
• Spread foil on a baking tray and grease it with about a tbsp oil. Toss the bitter melon slices with 2 tbsp oil and spread them on the baking tray.
• Bake for about 5-7 mins and then broil it for 7 minutes Depending on the type of your oven, the broiling might be a few mins more or less. Crispy Karela -- without frying!

BITTER MELON AND EGGS/ MARA PAD KAI

Steps:

• Cut the bitter melon in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and slice each half crosswise in thin pieces.
• Beat the eggs in a bowl with 1 to 2 tsp of light soy sauce and a dash of ground white pepper.
• Heat a wok until its surface begins to smoke.
• Swirl in the oil and let heat 10 to 15 seconds.
• Add the bitter melon and sauté in the oil for about one minute.
• Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce and continue to sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the melon starts to soften.
• Spread the melon pieces thinly over the wok surface.
• Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the melon pieces.
• Let eggs set about half a minute, then flip the mixture over to cook the other side.
• Cook until eggs are set and lightly browned.