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Fried Stuffed Karela

Ingredients: 3 long karelas; scraped, halved and deseeded, 2 large potatoes; boiled, peeled and mashed, 1 onion; finely chopped, 1 tomato; finely chopped, 1 green chilli; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1/4 tsp saunf (fennel seeds), 3/4 tsp jeera powder, 1 tsp dhania coriander powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam [...]

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Potato Stuffed Karela (Bitter Gourd)

Karela or Bitter melon/gourd has immense medicinal value and hence diabetic patients are prescribed to eat it in ample quantities. This recipe of stuffed karela is made of potatoes and dry coconut. Coconut adds a little crunchiness to the stuffing. Stuffed karelas could be served in a gravy as given in the recipe below or [...]

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Sweet and Spicy Karela Fry (Bitter Gourd Stir Fry)

I am sure karela is one of the most ‘not’ preferred vegetable by you or your kids. It is a rich source of in essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, B1, B2, C and Iron. Its regular consumption could prevent hypertension, eye complication, blood disorders such as boils, scabies, itching, ring worm and fungal diseases. [...]

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Bittergourd Pickle (Karela Achaar)

Ingredients: 1 karela, chopped, 3 green chillies, deseeded and sliced, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tbsp crushed jaggery, 1/2 tsp methi (dry fenugreek) powder, Salt to taste, 1/2 cup water. For the seasoning- 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds), 2 red chillies, 1/2 tsp asafoetida, 8-10 curry leaves, 1/2 tsp methi [...]

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