Bitter Melon. Indian Karela
Bitter melon, also known as karela, is a popular vegetable in Indian cuisine and is known for its numerous health benefits. It is rich in vitamins and minerals and is believed to help regulate blood sugar levels.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Bitter melon
- 1 medium-sized Onion
- 2 medium-sized Tomato
- 2 small Green chili
- 1 inch Ginger
- 4 medium-sized Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 2 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
- Cut the bitter melon lengthwise, remove the seeds, and slice it into thin pieces. Heat oil in a pan and add the bitter melon slices. Stir-fry until they turn slightly brown. Remove the bitter melon from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add chopped onion, green chili, ginger, and garlic. Saute until the onion turns translucent. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well. Add the stir-fried bitter melon slices and cook for a few more minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or roti.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.