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Karela (Bitter gourd) & Onion Subzi Recipe
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Recipe type: Curries
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 8
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Karela or Bitter Gourd is exactly as the name suggests – bitter. Despite it’s bitterness and when made well, it is a very enjoyable dish. Karela is also known for it’s health benefits – good for liver, skin, cleanses blood amongst others. Enjoy our version with a dash of tartness and a hint of sweet, just enough to make you forget you are eating and enjoying Karela or Bitter Gourd!
Ingredients
- Bitter gourd / Karela – 2lbs (approx 1kg)
- Onions – 4 small, sliced
- Oil – 2 tbsp
- Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Fennel Seed Powder – 1 tbsp
- Lime Juice – 2 tbsp
- Sugar – 1 tbsp or to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Karela by washing, removing the seeds and cutting it.
- In a large wok, heat the Oil on medium heat.
- Add the Fennel Seeds and cook for 30 seconds and then add in Turmeric Powder and mix.
- Add in the Onions and Salt and mix. Allow the Onions to brown and get a caramelized about 10-12 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Add in the Bitter Gourd and a little more Salt, just for the Bitter Gourd. Mix.
- Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring in between.
- Once the Karela has cooked, add Fennel Seed Powder, Lemon or Lime Juice and Sugar. Mix well.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until all the flavors are mixed in well. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with Chapatis, Rotis, Rice as a side dish.
Notes
1. Cut the Karela smaller if you prefer.
2. To reduce bitterness in the Karela:
- salt the cut Karela generously
- mix well and set aside for 15 min
- drain or squeeze out the liquid.
2. To reduce bitterness in the Karela:
- salt the cut Karela generously
- mix well and set aside for 15 min
- drain or squeeze out the liquid.
