The Karela Masala Sabzi is a delicious simple to cook recipe made from bitter gourd, that is one of the most nutritious vegetables. In this karela sabzi, first steam the karela vegetable along with salt and turmeric powder.
To make masala karela, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the bitter gourd slices and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till they turn brown in colour, while stirring occasionally.
Then wash and use. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions and karela pieces together. Cook for about 15 minutes on low flame till the onions are golden brown and karela gets softer. Add turmeric, chilli powders and coriander powder and mix well. Cook covered for about 10 minutes till your karela is well cooked.
If you’re looking for ways to add karela to your diet, this bitter gourd curry is a good starting point. Bitter gourd curry, more commonly known as Karela sabzi in India, is a semi-dry side dish where sliced or chopped bitter gourd is cooked with onions and ground spices.