Seasoned Bitter Melon (Karela
Sabji)
By Ananda Lila devi dasi
Ingredients
•6 medium sized bitter melons
•½ Tsp each of turmeric powder, red chili powder, fennel
powder, coriander
•powder, amchur (dry mango powder), anardana powder (dried
pomegranate
seeds)
•1 Tsp salt
•2 Tbsp ghee/oil
Preparation
1. Trim off the ends of the bitter melons. Scrape a little of
their outer skin. Cut
them in round slices and remove the seeds.
2. In a small mixing bowl combine the spice powders and
salt.
3. Heat ghee/oil in a pan and add the bitter melons. Saute
them for 1-2 minutes
and then follow with the spice mix. Reduce the heat to low and
stirring often
9to ensure that the karela doesn’t stick to the bottom of the
pan), cook
partially covered until the melons are soft. Remove from
heat.
** Bitter melon (Karela) is very good for health reasons. It
helps in cleansing the
blood, sluggish digestion and also good for diabetes.
** In this recipe you may use less red chili powder if
required.
Serves
4