Ingredients. 1 4 cup sliced bitter melon karela. 2 1 ½ tsp salt divided. 3 ½ tsp turmeric haldi. 4 3 Tbsp oil. 5 1 tsp cumin seeds jeere. 6 2 ½ Tbsp coriander powder dhania. 7 1 Tbsp fennel seed powder saunf. 8 1 tsp red chili powder lal mirch. 9 1 ½ Tbsp mango powder amchoor. 10 2 Tbsp sugar.
Cook the karela with 2 cups of water, with ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of turmeric over medium high heat. Cook for about 8 minutes until karela is soft and tender but not mushy. Drain the water and wash the boil karela 2-3 times changing water and squeeze the karela. In a frying pan heat the oil over medium high heat.
This plant-based Bitter Melon recipe is vegan, gluten-free, low carb and ready in 20 minutes. See further below for more info, tips, and the full recipe. Free E-Book available for a limited time. Grab yours now and get instantly inspired! Yes, I want a FREE E-BOOK! What is Bitter Melon? Bitter Melon is a very bitter vegetable.
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