karela sabzi recipe | Bitter Gourd Curry| Karela Recipe.Karela, also known as bitter gourd, is a treasure trove of health benefits. Karela recipe is not everyone’s favorite vegetable due to its bitter taste. But if prepared properly, karela recipe can add a delightful and nutritious touch to your meal. In this blog article, we are going to make a delicious recipe for Karela Ki Sabji. This recipe not only masks the bitterness but also provides several health benefits.
Karela means bitter gourd. This bitter vegetable is known as Karela . Bitter gourd can be easily grown at home. The flesh of bitter gourd growing on the vine is rough and bitter. Although it is bitter in taste, it has many health benefits. This bitter gourd is rich in vitamins, fiber, and minerals. It regulates blood sugar levels. It also helps in digestion. Bitter gourd plays a huge role in increasing immunity.
Karela can be easily grown at home. When buying karela from the market, it is better to buy fresh karela. There are several methods that can be used to reduce its bitterness. The method that I usually use is to wash and chop the bitter gourd and mix it with salt for some time. Through this article, you will see the step-by-step methods for karela recipe Okay, so let’s learn how to make Karela Ki Sabji:
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karela sabzi recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Fresh bitter gourd
- 1 tbsp Coriander seed
- 1/2 tbsp Cumin
- 1/4 tbsp Fenugreek
- 1 tbsp urad dal
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 4 Black pepper (long pepper/Red Chilly)
- 4 Bell pepper(short red chilly)
- 1/2 cup Grated Coconut
- 1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder
- According to the sweet jaggery
- To taste Salt
- A little Curry leaves
- 4 tbsp Coconut oil
Instructions
- First, heat some oil in a pan.
- Add long pepper, short pepper, coriander, cumin, fenugreek and urad dal to the hot oil and fry them one by one.
- Put the fried mixture in a mixie jar.
- Add grated coconut, tamarind and water and grind it finely.
- Set the ground mixture aside.
- Now wash the bitter gourd well and remove the roughness on it with a knife.
- Then cut it lengthwise and remove the seeds inside it.Then chop it into small pieces.
- Mix the chopped bitter gourd with salt for 30 minutes.
- Then wash it well in water and drain or squeeze the water well and keep it in a container.
- Now put a pan in the oven and once the pan is hot, add oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and sprinkle it and add curry leaves.
- Now put the bitter gourd in the pan (be careful while adding it)
- Now mix the bitter gourd/karela well and fry for a while.
- Now add enough salt to it and add turmeric powder and cover the pan and cook on medium flame without adding any water for 5 minutes.
- Now mix the bitter gourd well. The bitter gourd has released water well. There is no need to add more water. Cook in the same water. Also add enough jaggery and cover and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Now mix well. Check the taste of salt and jaggery. Add if required and mix well and cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Now mix the karela well.Now add the ground mixture to the karela.Wash the mixie jar and add its water and mix well.
- Now close the lid and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes.
- Now mix well and Karela Ki Sabji is ready.
karela sabzi recipe Notes:
- Karela Ki Sabzi goes well with hot rice, porridge, roti or chapati. Karela Ki Sabji is very tasty when made this way.
- Those who are hesitant about Karela Ki Sabji should try making it this way. You will definitely like it.
- If you increase the amount of jaggery, children will also like it.
- Personally, I did not like Karela Ki Sabji. But since I learned to make it this way, I have been eating it with pleasure. Surely you too should try this bitter gourd recipe and get the many health benefits of this vegetable.
Tips for karela sabzi recipe:
- This is a traditional Indian recipe.
- You can adjust the ingredients according to your taste.
- Mixing bitter gourd with salt will help to reduce its bitterness.
FAQ
Qstn 1 : Is Karela hot or cold?
Ans : In Ayurveda, Karela is described as bitter in taste. With its drying properties and hot potency, it fights all the imbalances related to Vata, Kapha, and Pitta doshas.
Qstn 1 : Is Bitter Gourd Juice Good for Kidneys?
Ans : Yes. Bitter Gourd/ Karela juice helps in breaking down kidney stones naturally due to its bitter properties.
I feel that this might be an article that will make you like Karela Ki Sabji. Try this recipe once and let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below and we will see you next time. Till then, greetings!
