🥬 Vibrant Vegetarian Dishes
Bitter Gourd (Karela)
Before adding the bitter gourd to the pot, ensure they are thoroughly washed with warm water and salt. This process helps reduce some of the natural bitterness of the gourd.
Ingredients
- 1kg bitter gourd (karela), cut in half lengthwise, deseeded, and cut into small pieces
- 6 large onions, chopped
- 3 medium-sized tomatoes
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground red chillies
Method
- 1
Wash the bitter gourd pieces with water and salt to take away the bitterness.
- 2
Heat some oil in a pan and add the chopped onions and the chopped tomatoes. Cook them on low heat until they become tender.
- 3
Once the onions are tender, add the turmeric, ground coriander, and red chillies. Stir well to combine the spices with the onions.
- 4
Add the chopped bitter gourd to the pan and stir everything together. Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Meanwhile, dice the tomatoes and add them to the pan. Continue to cook until the bitter gourd is cooked through and tender.
- 6
Adjust the seasoning with salt and spices according to your taste.
- 7
Once the bitter gourd is cooked and the flavours have mixed together, the dish is ready to be served. You can enjoy this dish as a side dish or a main course with steamed rice, chapati, or any other bread of your choice.