Karela chaat is pretty famous in northern part of India and more specifically is from Mathura-Agra-Jaipur region.This chaat is sounds like karela( A vegetable) but the shape of the snack is like karela hence the name is Karela chaat.Sweeter version is known as Ello-Jhello or Ghunjia in Eastern part of India.Savoury version is seasoned with some spices.It served with Yoghurt and sweet(Sonth) sour(Mint-Coriander) chutneys.
Method:
1.In a bowl add Flour, Ghee, Carom seeds and Salt and mix them well.
2.Add water little by little and knead the dough.
3.Keep it aside for atleast 10-15 minutes and let it rest.
4.Now make small round dough and start rolling them in 4 inches of diameter
or roll it like puri size.
5.Start slitting them in between and leave 1½ cm. of space all around the
border.
6.Start rolling it from one end.
7.Keep them aside and cover them with a kitchen towel until all the balls are
done.
8.Heat oil in a pan and fry them on medium heat until they are golden brown.
9.Fish them out on a paper towel to absorb extra oil.
10.Let them cool at room temperature for at-least 1 hour.
11. Serve it with all chaat toppings(like chopped Tomato,Onion,Green
chilli,sweet and sour Chutneys, and yogurt )
12. Spread yogurt on the plate. Put Karelas onto it. Sprinkle chopped
Tomato,Onion,
Green chili,Sweet and sour chutneys and finish it off with some chaat masala and a sprig of
Mint leaves. Enjoy it with Tea