Karela Sabzi

Karela(Bitter Gaurd) is a vegetable that has high medical and nutritive benefits to the body because of the bitterness. Gujarati’s have a famous saying “Aav re varsad, dhebariyo parsad, uni uni rotli ne karela nu shak”. Means “Allow the rain to pour heavily and come serve the delicious bitter gourd with hot Phulka Roti (Indian Flat bread). Karela Sabzi is one of my favorite curry.

Ingredient

Chopped Karela(Bitter Gourd) into rings – 2 cups

Salt to taste

Red chili powder – 1 tsp

Cumin and coriander powder – 1 tsp

Jaggery – 2 tbsp

Oil – 2 tbsp

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Direction

1. Sprinkle some salt over chopped karela. Leave it for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, Squeeze karela and take out water. That would reduce the bitterness from karela marginally.

2. Heat oil in a pan. Add karela and turmeric powder. Mix them very well. Cover it and cook it for 5 minutes or until karela is tender over a medium heat.

3. Add cumin and coriander powder, chili powder and jaggery. Mix them very well. Taste it once and then add salt. Cook it for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat.

4. Switch off the flame. Your Karela Sabji is ready. Serve it hot with Phulka Roti.