Khatta Meetha Karela Recipe

• 🍴4 bitter gourd
• 🍴6 curry leaves
• 🍴1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 🍴1 finely chopped shallots (small onions)
• 🍴1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 🍴1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 🍴1 teaspoon dry mango powder
• 🍴1 tablespoon jaggery
• 🍴2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 🍴1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 🍴2 green chili
• 🍴1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 🍴1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 🍴1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 🍴1 teaspoon tamarind paste
• 🍴salt as required

• 🍴Deseed the bitter gourds and chop them

To make this amazing karela recipe, wash the bitter gourds thoroughly under running water and pat dry them. Then, with the help of a knife, slit the bitter gourds vertically from the center and deseed them. Chop the bitter gourds and keep them aside.

• 🍴Prepare the tempering
  

Heat oil in a frying pan and when the oil is hot enough, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves in it. Saute for a few seconds and then add chopped onions and saute the mixture for a minute. Stir in ginger and garlic followed by coriander, red chili powder, turmeric, and raw mango powder. Drizzle some drops of water and stir well.

• 🍴Add chopped bitter gourd and tamarind paste
  

Drop the chopped bitter gourd pieces, tamarind paste, and salt in the pan to enhance the taste. Keep on stirring till the mixture is incorporated generously. Let the bitter gourd cook for about 5-7 minutes.

• 🍴Melt jaggery into the mixture and enjoy
  

To sweeten the dish more, add jaggery in the pan and let it melt. Once done, turn off the flame and enjoy hot and fresh. For best taste, team it with your favorite Indian bread.