Seasoned Bitter Melon KarelaSabji

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