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Rasila Karela ,Sweet and sour Bitter Gourd

2012-03-05 by Anjana Chaturvedi 17 Comments

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

khatta meetha karela
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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: 4 people
Author: Anjana Chaturvedi

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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Filed Under: Sabzi and Curries, South Indian Food Tagged With: bitter, bitter gourd, Gourd, health food, Indian Curries, Indian food, Indian recipes, Jain food, karela, Karela recipe, Subzis and curries, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Sravs says

    2012-03-14 at

    So unique and delicious one !! Thanks for linking to the event !!

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  2. Harini says

    2012-03-11 at

    My family loves karela and I absolutely detest it! So this is one more bookmarked recipe for me. Thanks.:)

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  3. Aruna Manikandan says

    2012-03-07 at

    Healthy and delicious curry 🙂

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  4. Vegetarian Surprises says

    2012-03-07 at

    This is an interesting blend of tamarind & other ingredients…will try this for sure:)

    Reply
  5. Kai ruchi says

    2012-03-07 at

    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!

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  6. Anzz says

    2012-03-06 at

    Looks delicious..! very tasty and delicious..! Thanx for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Rasi says

    2012-03-05 at

    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 🙂

    Ongoing Event: I'm a STAR

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  8. Pasta And Paratha says

    2012-03-05 at

    welcome back with a tasty dish..hope u had a great trip!

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  9. Pushpa says

    2012-03-05 at

    Yummy curry.

    simplehomefood.com

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  10. Poonam Borkar says

    2012-03-05 at

    curry looks so inviting!!
    Spicy-Aroma

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  11. Aarthi says

    2012-03-05 at

    yummy recipe..Perfectly made

    Aarthi
    http://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/

    Reply
  12. Hamaree Rasoi says

    2012-03-05 at

    Very healthy and delicious curry.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  13. Hema says

    2012-03-05 at

    Nice tangy curry..

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  14. faseela says

    2012-03-05 at

    yummy curry….

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  15. Anonymous says

    2012-03-05 at

    Karela curry looks yummy.

    Cuisine Delights
    My First Event – "COLOURFUL HOLI".

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  16. Deeksha says

    2012-03-05 at

    looks very tempting.

    Reply
  17. deeps recipes says

    2012-03-05 at

    Yummy yumm….!!!

    Reply

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"Maayeka" means a mother's home. I am Anjana Chaturvedi, and I share on this blog traditional vegetarian and vegan recipes from India, that have been handed down to me from my mother, aunts, and grandmothers. All of these recipes are "Sattvic" - cooked without using any onions or garlics - which are known as "taamsic" or negative ingredients in Ayurveda. Hope you enjoy these recipes and feel free to reach out to me for any questions or feedback!

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