Bitter gourd curry in Tamarind gravy

December 16, 2016
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Bitter gourd curry
Bitter gourd curry in Tamarind gravy / Karela Curry
Radha K Krishnan
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Bitter gourd in Tamarind Curry is a very good recipe to try by anyone. The best part of this recipe is that the bitterness of the bitter gourd is completely cut off by the tamarind.
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Units:
Servings: servings
Bitter gourd curry in Tamarind gravy / Karela Curry
Radha K Krishnan
Votes: 1
Rating: 5
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Bitter gourd in Tamarind Curry is a very good recipe to try by anyone. The best part of this recipe is that the bitterness of the bitter gourd is completely cut off by the tamarind.
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Units:
Servings: servings
Ingredients
Coconut Masala
Bitter Gourd
Instructions
Coconut Masala
  1. In a round bottom vessel, heat 3 teaspoon oil.
  2. Once oil is slightly hot, add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 cup grated coconut and cook until golden brown
  3. Add 1 teaspoon red chilli powder ( you can add more if your prefer spicy curry)
  4. Add 2 teaspoon coriander powder and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. keep the coconut mix aside and let it cool.
  5. Once cooled, add the mix to a mixer jar, add 1/2 glass water and grind to a smooth paste.
Bitter Gourd
  1. Take 2 teaspoon oil in a round bottom vessel and add the chopped bitter gourd.
  2. Cover the vessel and let it cook well.
  3. Once cooked take the bitter gourd off the flame and keep aside.
  4. In a round bottom vessel, add one teaspoon oil
  5. Once the oil is hot, add one chopped onion and cook until they have turned golden brown.
  6. Add 5 green chilli, a small hand full of curry leaves and 2 tomatoes cut into small pieces.
  7. Cook on low flame for 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. Ensure to mash the tomatoes while they are cooking for better flavour.
  9. Once the tomatoes are cooked, add bitter gourd, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 3/4th spoon salt and cook for 2 minutes while continuously mixing it.
  10. Add the coconut masala that was ground earlier.
  11. Add 1/2 cup tamarind water (Take one small lemon size tamarind and put in 1/2 a cup of water and mix well. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to ensure that the flavour is completely mixed in the water)
  12. Add one cup of water, cover the vessel and let it cook for about 8 to 10 minutes on low flame.
  13. Bitter gourd in tamarind curry or Karela curry is ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

Bitter gourd curry or Karela curry is best served with rice or chapati.

Nutrition Facts
Bitter gourd curry in Tamarind gravy / Karela Curry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 422mg 18%
Potassium 305mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 11g 44%
Sugars 18g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 18%
Vitamin C 44%
Calcium 4%
Iron 15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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