BITTER IS BETTER-BITTER MELON TEA

Name: BITTER IS BETTER-BITTER MELON TEA
Total time: 600 s
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 c bitter gourd, thinly sliced; 1/2 c freshly squeexed lime juice; 1/2 tsp ginger crushed; Pinch cinnamon powder; 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper; As required Honey optional

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

USA

#SS Bitter gourd or bitter melon (Modmordica charantia) is also called balsam pear or karela in different regions. It is grown in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is particularly famed for its antidiabetic effect.
reduces the amount of fat in the body, beneficial in the management of high blood pressure.
Boosts immunity, prevents skin damage –good for healthy skin

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

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Ingredients

10 mins

2 servings

1/2 cbitter gourd, thinly sliced
1/2 cfreshly squeexed lime juice
1/2 tspginger crushed
Pinchcinnamon powder
1/4 tspfreshly ground pepper
As required Honey optional

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Steps

10 mins

1

Prepare a checklist keep all ingredients within reach. Thinly slice the gourd. Remove the seeds
2

Add the gourd slices, ginger and cinnamom to 4c boiling water; let it boil for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let the gourd seep in for 30 minutes
Strain and collect the tea in a glass
3

Add lime juice, stir in turmeric powder, Mix
Pour 2c into each glass. Keep the peppermill over the juice, grind and add pepper powder.Keep the peppermill over the juice, grind and add pepper powder.
4

Though beitter the tea tastes good. I drink it as it is, If you have a sweet tooth, you may add honey to your taste
Serve chilled or at room temperatue.Enjoy the refreshing healthy drink to keep healthy and feell good.

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Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

on March 20, 2025 20:26

USA

I am a scientist with a Ph.D from University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. I also have a M. SC from University of Madras. Enjoy sharing my knowledge in science and my experience in gardening and cooking with others. I am a free lance writer, published several articles on Indian culture, traditions, Indian cuisine, science of gardening and etc in National and Inernational magazines. I am a health food nut. I am passionate about photography