Indian Bitter Gourd (Karela) – Pure Curry

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Hii!! Have you heard of any vegetable which is bitter but better? It is none other than the vegetable karela. Today we will talk about Indian Bitter Gourd (Karela) – Pure Curry which is the famous dish across Asian region.

Going forward you will get to know

  1. What is Karela (Bitter Gourd)?
  2. Why you will love karela?
  3. Ingredients needed for karela recipe
  4. Step by step preparation of Indian Bitter Gourd (Karela) – Pure Curry
  5. Serving Tips

 

1.What is Karela?

  • Karela vegetable in English is Bitter Gourd. Its scientific name is Momordica Charantia, and known for its rough green skin and bitter taste.
  • Most of the people use this as a medicine.
  • Ayurveda (Traditional medicine in India) praises the Karela Benefits as it purifies the blood, control the blood sugar levels and also improves the digestion.

 

2.Why you will love karela?

  • Each bite of karela recipe gives a home style taste.
  • It is one of the top prioritized diabetic friendly vegetables which manages the blood sugar naturally.
  • karela is rich in vitamin A, Vitamin C and antioxidants.
  • It is used as a detoxifying agent as it cleanses the liver and purifies the blood.

 

3.Ingredients needed for karela recipe

Main Ingredients:

  • Four to five medium sized bitter gourds
  • Two medium onions which are finely sliced
  • Two medium tomatoes which are chopped
  • Green chilies (two)
  • One tsp of ginger garlic paste
  • Two tbsp of mustard oil or sunflower oil
  • Salt to taste

Spices needed:

  • Half tsp of turmeric powder
  • One tsp of red chili powder
  • One tsp of coriander powder
  • Half tsp of cumin seeds
  • Half tsp of garam masala
  • One tsp of tamarind pulp or dry mango powder

 

4.Step by step preparation of Indian Bitter Gourd (Karela) – Pure Curry

  • First we should prepare the bitter gourd. wash it with clean water, and slice the karela into thin pieces.
  • To reduce the bitterness in the bitter gourd, apply salt on the sliced pieces, mix them thoroughly and keep it aside for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Take a hot pan and add one tablespoon of mustard oil or sunflower oil.
  • Add karela and fry the slices until golden color appears. Set these fried slices aside.
  • Now make the curry base. Add some more oil in the same pan and heat it.
  • Add cumin seed, onions and fry them until it become golden brown color.
  • Next add ginger garlic paste, green chilies, tomatoes.
  • Cook them until the tomatoes get softened.
  • Its time to add the spices the turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, salt and fried karela slices. Fry them all.
  • Pour the tamarind pulp or dry mango powder. Mix them all until everything blends perfectly.
  • Let it cook for few minutes. Indian Bitter Gourd (Karela) recipe got ready with satisfying flavors.

 

5.Serving Tips

This recipe can serve hot with

  • Basmati rice
  • Freshly made Paratha
  • As a side of curd or buttermilk

 

Bitter Gourd recipe might not be everyones favorite dish. Once you get accustomed to its taste it is impossible to give up.

So, what are you waiting for? give a try this healthy and delicious recipe and write us back your experience in the below comment section.

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