Name: Khatta Meetha Karela ,Sweet and sour Bitter Gourd
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 350 gm Bitter Gourd / Karela; 2.5 tbsp Jaggary / Gud *; 2.5 tbsp Tamarind / Imli pulp; 1 tbsp Red Chili Powder/ Laal Mirch; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds / Saunf; 1 tsp Salt / Namak; 3 tbsp Mustard Oil / Sarso ka tel

Rasila Karela- khatta meetha karela- Bitter gourd curry cooked in a sweet and sour sauce

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3 from 5 votes

Khatta Meetha Karela ,Sweet and sour Bitter Gourd

Tangy Bittergourd in gravy

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: khatta meetha karela, Uttar Pradesh Cuisine

Keyword: KHATTA MEETHA KARELA

Servings: people

Author: anjanaskc

Ingredients

350 gm Bitter Gourd / Karela
2.5 tbsp Jaggary / Gud *
2.5 tbsp Tamarind / Imli pulp
1 tbsp Red Chili Powder/ Laal Mirch
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
1 tsp Fennel Seeds / Saunf
1 tsp Salt / Namak
3 tbsp Mustard Oil / Sarso ka tel

Instructions

Wash and cube bitter gourd into small pieces.(you can peel the bitter gourd if you wish,but personally I don’t like to peel the bitter gourd)
Apply 1 t.s salt into the pieces and keep covered for at least one hour.then wash well with enough water to remove the bitterness.squeeze extra water from the pieces.
Heat oil in a pan add fennel seeds,when they start crackling add turmeric and bitter gourd pieces and fry for a minute.
Add salt,mix and cover with a lid and cook on slow flame till done.keep stirring in between.
When done or cooked perfectly ,add chili powder, jaggery,tamarind pulp and 4 tbs of water ,mix well
Cover and cook for 5 more minutes on slow heat till oil start separating from the masala and gravy become little thick(it should not be too watery)Note-You can also add some cubed potato into this curry.
erving suggestions-serve with bread ,roti,or daal chawal.

Notes

Note-You can also add some cubed potato into this curry.

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Sravs says
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So unique and delicious one !! Thanks for linking to the event !!
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Harini says
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My family loves karela and I absolutely detest it! So this is one more bookmarked recipe for me. Thanks.:)
Aruna Manikandan says
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Healthy and delicious curry 🙂
Vegetarian Surprises says
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This is an interesting blend of tamarind & other ingredients…will try this for sure:)
Kai ruchi says
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Nice and yummy curry.The tangy taste of the tamarind and sweetness of the jagerry are a perfect combination to mask the bitterness of karela. Love this curry!
Anzz says
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Looks delicious..! very tasty and delicious..! Thanx for sharing.
Rasi says
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first time to your space & loved ur introduction…have a lot to learn from u…so happy to follow u! Love karela & this looks fab 🙂
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Pasta And Paratha says
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welcome back with a tasty dish..hope u had a great trip!
Pushpa says
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Yummy curry.
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Poonam Borkar says
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curry looks so inviting!!
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Aarthi says
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yummy recipe..Perfectly made
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Hamaree Rasoi says
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Very healthy and delicious curry.
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Hema says
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Nice tangy curry..
faseela says
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yummy curry….
Anonymous says
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Karela curry looks yummy.
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Deeksha says
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looks very tempting.
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Yummy yumm….!!!