Bitter gourd sabzi also know as karele ki sabzi. A dry sabzi with bitter gourd, onion and tomato chunks is your true companion for all skin problems. This tangy, spicy sabzi is sure to make you fall for bittergourd. Not to forget its nutritional info. 1 cup of bitter gourd contains 36 cal of energy with 7g of carbohydrates and 3.6 g of protein.
INGREDIENTS:
*Bitter gourd- 250 gms
*Onion- 1 nos (medium sized, finely chopped)
*Tomatoes- 2 nos (finely chopped)
*Oil- 1 tbsp
*Garlic- 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
*Salt- to taste
*Red chili powder- 3/4 tsp
*Zeera powder- 1/2 tsp
*Sugar- 1/2 tsp
*Curry leaves- 1 sprig
*Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp
*Coriander leaves- 1 tbsp
INGREDIENTS:
*Wash bitter gourd well.
*Halve the gourd and deseed them.
*Cut them into 1/2inch thick semicircles.
*Take a cup of water in a pressure cooker.
*Add washed bitter gourd pieces and add salt and turmeric powder.
*Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
*Remove and drain in a colander.
*This step greatly reduces the bitterness of the bittergourd.
*Now heat oil in a kadhai.
*Add mustard seeds and crackle them.
*Now add curry leaves and allow to splutter.
*Add finely chopped onion and saute till translucent.
*Add chopped tomatoes and cook till its mushy.
*Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
*Now add the drained bittergourd and mix well.
*Check foe seasoning and add salt and red chili powder if required.
*Evaporate excess liquid. Bittergourd tastes best when dry.
*Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve hot.
*Tastes equally good with hot rice, dal and ghee or with rotis.
*Enjoy and do comment.
