Bitter Gourd

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Total Time:
15-30 minutes
Serves: 2
Nutrition facts:

240 calories, 9 grams fat

Cuisine: Indian Recipe
Technique: Saute Recipe
Difficulty: Medium

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Ingredients

  • 2 - medium sized karela
  • 2 flakes - garlic
  • 1/2 tsp - garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp - oil
  • 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds
  • 1 cup - water

How to Make Bitter Gourd

  • First soak karela in salted water for half an hour.
  • Then cut karela into circular thin rings.
  • Chop garlic.
  • Heat oil in a heavy pan.
  • Add cumin seeds, allow to splutter.
  • Add garlic, stir till pink.
  • Now add karela rings and mix.
  • Add red chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric powder and salt.
  • Add water and keep stirring for a few minutes.
  • Cook for 10 to 15 mins on a gentle flame.
  • Serve hot with rotis, parathas or rice.

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