White Bitter Gourd/Karela Fry

Name: White Bitter Gourd/Karela Fry
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 5-6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 gm White Karela/Bitter Gourd; 2-3 tbsp Oil; 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/8 tsp Asafoetida or Hing; 1 chopped Onion; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Green Chilli paste; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Red Chilli powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp roasted Coriander powder; 1/2 tsp Kitchen King Masala; 3-4 tbsp chopped Coriander Leaves

ZMA @zesty5

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White Bitter Gourd or Karela is a simple yet a flavourful Vegetable much similar to it's Green counterpart. It is also called as Balsam Pear and is a tropical vine that produces tasty Vegetables. The White variety is much better than Green variety and is less bitter. Hence these are happily eaten by everyone.
White Karela has a unique flavour profile. It contains Iron, Calcium, Potassium and Beta-carotene. It can be used in Curries, Stir Frys and also can be used to made a healthy and a wholesome Juice.
It promotes weight loss and also has anti cancer effects. It's rich in Vitamins, Minerals and antioxidants apart from many other benefits.

This is a simple Fry with just Onions and the White Bitter Gourd with a few everyday spices. It goes well alongside both Rice and Rotis. Also it gets done quickly too. The taste is also super delicious and less bitter. It's not at all bitter like the Green variety.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

25-30 minutes

5-6 servings

500 gmWhite Karela/Bitter Gourd
2-3 tbspOil
1/2 tspCumin Seeds
1/8 tspAsafoetida or Hing
1chopped Onion
1 tspGinger Garlic Green Chilli paste
1 tspSalt
1 tspRed Chilli powder
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1/2 tsproasted Coriander powder
1/2 tspKitchen King Masala
3-4 tbspchopped Coriander Leaves

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Steps

25-30 minutes

1

In a pan, heat some oil and add the ginger garlic paste. Fry it for a few seconds and then add in the asafoetida. Now add chopped or thinly sliced onions too. Saute these on a low heat until translucent and done. Add sliced white bitter gourd or karela.
2

Also add the powdered spices as mentioned. Mix well. Cover and cook on a low flame for 18-20 minutes. It's done in just about 20 minutes or so since the slices are thin and fresh.
3

Do not over cook it and retain it's crunch. Adjust salt as needed. Bitter gourd gets done quickly. It doesn't take much time. There is no need to add water as well. It gets done in it's own juices. Just remember to cover it while cooking in order to not let the steam escape. After the stipulated time, open the lid and roast it to perfection. Do it on a medium high heat only and do not burn it. It becomes crisp in texture.
4

Relish this awesome bitter gourd curry well garnished with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot as a delicious side dish to many an important meals. Yum! Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on September 02, 2024 02:39

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.