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Bitter Gourd, known as Karela has a high nutritional content, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, despite its bitter taste. Here are five best ways to include karela in your diet.
Khatta Mitha
Khatta Mitha is a dish made with bitter gourds that has a good balance of sweet, sour and bitter flavours.
Bitter Gourd Curry
Fry slices of bitter gourd with onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and a mixture of cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Once the gravy has thickened, add water and simmer. Serve it with steamed rice or roti.
Bharwa Karela
It is a traditional dish in which bitter gourd is stuffed with a tasty blend of spices, onions, and occasionally potatoes.
Bitter Gourd Chips
To make it, thinly slice the bitter gourd, toss it with salt and spices, and deep-fry or bake it until it becomes crispy.
Pavakkai Poriyal
It is a South Indian bitter gourd dish prepared by sautéing thinly sliced bitter gourd with onions, spices, and grated coconut until tender.