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Home ยป Main Course ยป Karela Subzi / Bitter gourd Subzi

Karela Subzi / Bitter gourd Subzi

December 2, 2011 by Raksha Kamat

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I have been cooking this Subzi since a long time. But never dared to post it here because this is something which I don’t like. I cook this just for my hubby. He likes this Subzi and there are many more people who like bitter gourd. I would not even dare to taste bitter gourd, but I do eat this when I cook it in a different way with a dash of tamarind which I will post later in the up-coming weeks.
Bitter gourd is very good for health specially for diabetics. If you want to get rid of the bitter taste, just cut it into pieces, discard the seeds and soak it into salty water for at least 30 Min’s to 1 hour. Addition of different masalas make this dish a tasty one too.

Ingredients:
1 bitter gourd
1/2 tsp jaggery
10 curry leaves
1 green chili
1 medium sized onion
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp asafoetida

Procedure:
Cut the bittergoud into small pieces and put them in salt water for 30 Min’s.
After 30 Min’s, drain the water and wash the bitter gourd.

In a kadai, heat 1 tablespoon oil and add mustard seeds.
When they splutter, add asafoetida and curry leaves.
Fry for 10 seconds and add onion and fry till the onion becomes pinkish. Add the chopped green chilly.
Now add the powders and mix properly.
Now add the bitter gourd and 1 cup water and let it get cooked on a medium flame or till it becomes soft.
Add the jaggery and mix well. Add more jaggery, if you want a sweet and bitter taste.
Keep it covered.
Add jaggery and mix properly.
Add salt to taste.

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  1. Reva

    2011-12-02 at 3:18 pm

    Bittergourd is my favourite veggie.. Loved this subzi..:) Very uniwue..
    Reva

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  2. Archana

    2011-12-02 at 1:36 pm

    Yummy. This is my favourite veg. Love the different treatment it gets.Will definitely try this one out.

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  3. Rani acharyulu

    2011-12-02 at 4:50 pm

    Nice and simple karela subji looks delicious!

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  4. Santosh Bangar

    2011-12-02 at 4:57 pm

    STIRE IS TEMPTING I MAKE WITH DIFFERENT WAY
    1ST TIME HERE HAPPY TO FOLLOW U. I AM ALSO VISITED BANGLORE OFTEN.DO VISIT MY SITE

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  5. Priya's Feast

    2011-12-02 at 5:08 pm

    My favourite veg,luvly subzi..

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  6. Raksha

    2011-12-02 at 7:44 pm

    Thanks everyone ๐Ÿ™‚ Do keep visiting my blog.

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  7. Sushma Mallya

    2011-12-02 at 9:00 pm

    Very healthy sabzi…looks yummy too:)

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  8. Reshmi Mahesh

    2011-12-02 at 9:49 pm

    Delicious looking subzi..

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  9. createwithmom

    2011-12-02 at 10:10 pm

    this looks fabulous delicious curry

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  10. Pushpa

    2011-12-03 at 1:35 am

    Yummy subzi…

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  11. Kalyan

    2011-12-03 at 11:20 am

    Just mouthwatering…looks so easy to prepare and delicious!

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  12. Sensible Vegetarian

    2011-12-03 at 5:54 am

    I love karela and yours look delicious, will send my entry to your event .

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  13. Prathima Rao

    2011-12-03 at 7:08 am

    Just had karela subzi yesterday..I love it..Your version too looks so yummy Raksha..Trying it this way next time ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  14. Raksha

    2011-12-03 at 7:55 am

    Thanks Sushma,Pratima,Sensible Veg, Pushpa,Createwithmom,Reshmi and vatsala.

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  15. Padhu

    2011-12-03 at 8:54 am

    Yummy and delicious subzi

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  16. Priya

    2011-12-03 at 4:46 pm

    Subzi looks super yummy and inviting.

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  17. divya

    2011-12-04 at 2:40 am

    yum Yum this looks so mouthwatering !

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  18. Treat and Trick

    2011-12-04 at 9:52 am

    Nice recipe and looks yummy!

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  19. hemalata

    2011-12-04 at 2:31 pm

    Yummy recipe,looks so delicious.

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  20. Chitra

    2011-12-04 at 10:16 am

    Its too good. I was looking for this kind. bookmarked. Thnx for posting ๐Ÿ™‚

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  21. Christy Gerald

    2011-12-04 at 6:22 pm

    Yumm.Super Good.Luv it

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  22. Vidhya

    2011-12-05 at 3:04 am

    Unlike you I am a great fan of this veggie and thanks for sharing this yummy dish.

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  23. Deeksha

    2011-12-06 at 7:48 am

    My favorite sabzi. Love the flavors.

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  24. SproutsOfSpring

    2011-12-06 at 3:39 pm

    Would love to try this recipe. I love bitter gourd

    Reply
  25. Raksha

    2011-12-06 at 5:39 pm

    Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments

    Reply

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