Karela curry preparation
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firstly, in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and add 1 tsp cumin, 1 dried red chilli. saute slightly.
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add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until it changes colour slightly.
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further add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt. saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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now add 2 tomato and saute until it turns soft and mushy.
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further add 1 cup karela skin, 1 tbsp jaggery and mix well.
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add ¼ cup water, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the skin is cooked well.
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finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy karela sabji with rice or roti.
Karela juice preparation
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firstly, take 1 cup karela flesh in a tall mixi.
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add 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp coriander, ¼ tsp salt and 1 cup water.
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blend to smooth juice and filter out before serving.
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finally, enjoy healthy and tasty karela juice recipe.
Karela chutney preparation
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firstly, in a pan heat 3 tsp oil, roast 1 tbsp urad dal and 1 tbsp chana dal until it turns golden brown.
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and 2 tbsp karela seeds, few curry leaves, 2 chilli and saute on medium flame.
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saute until the seeds turn crunchy.
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cool completely, and transfer to a blender.
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add 1 cup coconut, 1 tbsp jaggery, ball sized tamarind, 2 tbsp coriander and ½ tsp salt.
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blend to smooth paste adding ½ cup water.
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now prepare the tempering, by heating 3 tsp oil.
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splutter ½ tsp mustard, ½ tsp urad dal, 1 dried red chilli and few curry leaves.
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pour the tempering over the chutney and mix well.
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finally, enjoy karela chutney with dosa, roti or rice.
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Notes
- firstly, if you are looking to reduce the bitterness of karela, then soak in 1 tsp salt and squeeze off the juice.
- also, in karela juice, you can replace honey with jaggery for sweetness.
- additionally, adjust the amount of jaggery based on the bitterness of bitter gourd.
- finally, karela recipes taste great when bitterness, sweetness and tanginess are balanced.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/karela-recipe-bitter-gourd-recipes/