Karela, also known as bitter melon or bitter gourd is the king of bitterness among fruits and
vegetables. But this bitter vegetable brings along amazing health benefits. It is one among the few
vegetables that has amazing medicinal properties.
Along with being used to treat diabetes, it also helps in treating various other health problems like upset stomach, constipation, kidney stone, liver problems etc.
So to benefit from this healthy vegetable, I have a tasty way out – Karlyachi Bhaji.
This authentic Maharashtrian karela sabji will help you serve this super-vegetable to your family without hassle as it takes away the bitterness, leaving back only the amazing taste and healing properties.
Now let’s get started!
Preparation Time: 25 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes
Serve for 2.
Ingredients:
1) 4 bitter gourd (Karela)
2) 2 medium sized onion finely chopped
3) 4 green chilies
4) 4 Crushed garlic
5) 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
6) 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
7) Salt as per taste
8) 2 tbsp Oil for tempering
Method:
Wash bitter gourd and cut them.
If you see any bigger seeds remove them with a spoon or peeler.
Now chop them into smaller equal sized pieces.
Add these chopped pieces to the bowl with little salt and turmeric powder mix it well.
The salt will take away some bitterness.
In kadai heat oil.
Add chopped onion and saute till translucent, now add chopped green chilies, crushed garlic and finally chopped bitter gourd.
Stir it for 15 minutes.
once the bitter gourd change the colour and cooked properly add grated fresh coconut and mix well.
Taste it and if require add more salt as per your taste.
Serve it with amti and rice or rice bhakri.
Method
1) Wash bitter gourd and cut them.
2) If you see any bigger seeds remove them with a spoon or peeler.Now chop them into smaller equal sized pieces.
3) Add these chopped pieces to the bowl with little salt and turmeric powder mix it well. The salt will take away some bitterness.
4)In kadai heat oil. Add chopped onion and saute till translucent, now add chopped green chilies, crushed garlic and finally chopped bitter gourd.
5) Stir it for 15 minutes.
6) once the bitter gourd change the colour and cooked properly add grated fresh coconut and mix well.
7) Taste it and if require add more salt as per your taste. Serve it with amti and rice or rice bhakri.