Most of my friends won't go anywhere near the Karela (Bitter Gourd), as it is so bitter and tasteless that not even words can describe this pointless vegetable.
Or is it?
Believe it or not this pointless vegetable has the properties to control diabetes and is often bought by my customers for the extraction of it's juice. Only one knows how they drink the stuff! For more information on Karela & Diabetes click on Diabetes UK
Preparation
Or is it?
Believe it or not this pointless vegetable has the properties to control diabetes and is often bought by my customers for the extraction of it's juice. Only one knows how they drink the stuff! For more information on Karela & Diabetes click on Diabetes UK
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| My Gujrati Karela Sabzi |
Ingredients
1kg fresh Karela sliced
1kg fresh Karela sliced
4 medium white onions, finely sliced
5-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4-5 fresh green chillies, finely sliced
6tbsp sunflower oil
2tsp ajwain seeds (carom)
pinch of asafoetida
1tsp garam masala
1tsp turmeric powder
1tsp chilli powder
1tsp ground coriander
1tsp ground cumin
1tsp pomegranate powder
1 ½ tsp salt
100gms jaggery
Serves 4-6
Preparation
In a fairly large pot, preferably one with a lid, heat up the oil on a low heat. Once hot add in the ajwain seeds and allow to crackle for 15 seconds, throw in the chopped garlic and sliced green chilles and stir fry for 1 minute.
Add a pinch of asafoetida and straightaway throw in the sliced onions, karela, stir and cover with a lid, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle in all the spices, jaggery, salt and stir well, cook for a further 5-10 minutes, serve hot with thin chapatti's.