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Khatta Meetha Karela |Sweet and Sour Bitter Gourd Recipe+Video

2020-06-14 by Anjana Chaturvedi

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Khatta Meetha Karela – sliced Bitter gourd cooked in sweet and sour sauce

khatta meetha karela/ karela sabzi- Karela/ bitter gourd is a very healthy vegetable with so many health benefits . But due to its bitter strong taste either people loves it or hate it . Karela have numerous health benefits as it is a natural antioxidant properties. it promotes healthy respiratory system so helps to cure chronic cough and asthma.

It also prevents premature aging and make the skin soft and supple ,Karela helps in digestion by producing enzymes which helps in good digestion. Karela is high in fiber so aids in weight loss and good to cure constipation if used regularly. so many health benefits by eating this slightly bitter karela.

We can reduce the bitterness of karela by applying or rubbing salt on the peeled or chopped karela pieces . You can also soak karela slices in sour buttermilk for some time this also help in reducing its bitterness . If the karela is very bitter and you don’t have time to apply salt and wait then just boil it in water for few minutes and then squeeze it well .All the bitterness will be removed by boiling in water then either make it stuffed or temper it in spices.

There are so many recipes to make with karela ,you can deep fry it and make Karela kachri or fritters ,stuff it with spices and raw mango and make Bharwa karela or just temper it with regular spices and make Karela sabzi.   After peeling karela we often discard the peels of karela which are very healthy so I often make Karela thepla and Stuffed karela peel paratha 

This khatta meetha karela sabzi is easy to make and taste delicious .Addition of tamarind and jaggary not only makes it delicious but also reduces the bitterness of karela. You can serve this sabzi as a side dish or as an Instant Karela pickle with main course. I have sliced it in roundels but you can also chop it in fine pieces if you want to serve it as a pickle. Do try this recipe and you will surely love this karela preparation .

Check this video recipe –

You can also try these karela recipes-
  • karela peel poori,
  • Khatta meetha karela , 
  • Daal karela
  • Achari Karela
  • Tangy karela ,
  • Crunchy karela pakoda

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4.67 from 6 votes

Khatta Meetha Karela, Sweet and Sour Bitter Gourd

Khatta Meetha Karela-bitter gourd cooked in sweet and sour sauce
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Dry curry, Main Course, Pickles/Achar
Cuisine: Uttar Pradesh Cuisine
Keyword: karele ki sabzi, khatta meetha karela sabzi
Servings: 4 persons
Author: Anjana Chaturvedi

Ingredients

  • 350 gms Bitter Gourd / Karela
  • 2.5 tbsp Jaggary / Gud *
  • lemon size Tamarind / Imli pulp
  • 1 tbsp Red Chilli powder / Laal mirch powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds / Saunf
  • 1 tsp Salt / Namak
  • 3 tbsp Mustard Oil / Sarso ka tel
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder / Dhaniya Powder

Instructions

  • Wash and scrape the bitter gourds and then slice them into roundels or cubes .(scraping or peeling is optional you can use them without peeling if you wish to use the healthy peels along with the karela)
  • Wash tamarind and soak it in little water and then mash it to make a thick pulp.
  • Apply 1 tbsp salt on the roundels and keep aside for about an hour. (this step helps to reduce the bitterness of karela/bitter gourd as salt helps to eliminate the bitter water from the karela slices )
  • Now first squeeze the karela pieces to remove as much water as you can then wash them well with enough water 2-3 times .
  • Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan and then add the fennel seeds.
  • When fennel seeds/saunf start to crackle then add turmeric powder and the chopped bitter gourd pieces.
  • Add salt mix well and then cover and let it cook till done.
  • Keep stirring in between else it may stick to the bottom and burn.
  • Now add the chili powder, coriander powder, tamarind and jaggary and mix well.
  • Let it simmer till the moisture of tamarind and jaggary reduced and the gravy thickens.
  • Goes well as a side dish or Instant pickle with roti ,paratha or rice.

Filed Under: Dry Curry/Stir fry /side dish, Sabzi and Curries, Summer special, Uttar Pradesh Cuisine Tagged With: Bachelor's cooking, bitter gourd, Curry, easy recipe, Gourd, Indian recipe, karela, karela sabzi, khatta meetha karela, khatta metha, No onion garlic recipe, North Indian Food, stir fry, sweet and sour karela, Vegan, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Valerie says

    2020-06-14 at

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe. I love bitter gourd and am always looking for different vegetarian ways to prepare it. It is a nice bonus that there are no onions or garlic.

  2. Diego Lopes says

    2017-09-21 at

    Never made indian at home before, seems interesting! Especially for the many benefits this recipe brings, I’m curious for it!

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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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