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Recipes using  bitter gourd
रेसिपी यूज़िंग करेला - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Recipes using bitter gourd in Hindi)
કારેલાઉપયોગ કરીને વાનગીઓ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Recipes using bitter gourd in Gujarati)

bitter gourd recipes | 63 karela recipes | Indian bitter gourd recipes |

bitter gourd recipe collection. Indian karela recipes. Indian bitter gourd recipes | This is probably the one vegetable that everyone disliked while growing. Due to its bitter taste it became really hard for kids to like it. But the truth is that karela takes some getting used to and when you are used to it, you can be amazed as to how much you can with it. It is quite easy to remove the bitterness from the karela. All you have to do is sprinkle a little salt on the cut karela and let it sit still till the bitterness seeps out.

Healthy Indian Bitter Gourd Recipes, karela recipes

healthy Indian bitter gourd recipes. Even though disliked by almost all, karela has a lot of vitamins and also certain minerals like iron, copper and potassium which makes it a great option for diabetics to have.

 

Karela tikkis are one such healthy option. These tikkis are made with peas, low fat paneer and other veggies, cooked in very little oil, making it really healthy.

Karela Tikkis, Bitter Gourd Tikki RecipeKarela Tikkis, Bitter Gourd Tikki Recipe

It is essential that we have juices in our diet but no one really thinks of Karela juice. It is super simple to make – just blend it, strain it and season with lemon juice and salt and you're good to go!

How To Make Karela JuiceHow To Make Karela Juice

Karela Tikkis with Kadhai Chole makes two unique combinations go excellently together. Here, the simplicity of the tikkis is balanced by the spicy chole flavored with ginger, garlic and even amchoor.

 

With different variations of bitter gourd coming to mind, one of my absolute favorite ones is Karela Thepla. A dough flavored with bitter gourd, garlic and Indian spices makes delicious and healthy theplas!

Karela Theplas, Diabetic FriendlyKarela Theplas, Diabetic Friendly

 

Karela Indian snacks | bitter gourd snacks |

Apart from the healthy dishes, you can even make delectable snacks that are flavorful and yummy. Just like we have potato and banana chips, we can also make Karela chips. These spice coated crispy chips are so much better in taste, so much crispier and so different to eat!

Karela Chips RecipeKarela Chips Recipe

Another Crispy Karela recipe is sweet and yet spiced and deep fried and so delicious. Flavored with jaggery, turmeric and hing, I am sure this will be your new favorite dish!

Crispy KarelaCrispy Karela

 

Gujarati Bitter Gourd, karela recipes 

bitter gourd snack recipes. Gujaratis love their muthias, but no one has tried to make them with bitter gourd. Just like we add doodhi to the batter, here we will add grated bitter gourd and make Karela Muthias, you won't even know the difference.

Karela MuthiasKarela Muthias

Combine the bitter gourd with a chatpata imli, onions and chilli powder, mix it all together and stuff it in a paratha like you would do with aloo and you get Karela Parathas.

Karela Paratha, Bitter Gourd ParathaKarela Paratha, Bitter Gourd Paratha

The most famous karela dish would be Masala Bharwan Karela. This Punjabi delicacy will even make the kids start loving karela with its tomato, onion and spice filling. Have it together with roti and dal and you will not look at it the same way again!

Masala Bharwan KarelaMasala Bharwan Karela

 

Bitter Gourd, Karela Sabzis 

Another vegetable where the bitter taste doesn’t take over the dish is Karela Bateta nu shaak, which is made with simple ingredients and spices found in every Indian kitchen.

Karela Bateta Nu ShaakKarela Bateta Nu Shaak

Similarly, replace the potatoes with onions and you get Onion and Karela Subzi.

Onion and Karela SabziOnion and Karela Sabzi

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Bitter Gourd, Karela Kadhi recipes 

Bitter gourd peels are usually discarded due to their bitter taste, but it is not necessary to do so. You can make a wonderful, fragrant, curd based Karela Peels Kadhi with the discarded peels.

Karela Peel KadhiKarela Peel Kadhi

If you do not want to make it with peels, you can make a regular Karela Kadhi too.

Karela KadhiKarela Kadhi

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Benefits of Bitter Gourd (Karela)

Karela ( bitter gourd) : Anyone who has just been detected with diabetes is advised to eat karela by all. Many studies have shown that they contain insulin like substances which help to keep blood sugar under control. Moreover the carb count of this gourd is also low, which is an added advantage for diabetics. Bitter gourd not only reduces intestinal disorders like constipation but is equally beneficial for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). See detailed benefits of bitter gourd karela

Enjoy our bitter gourd recipe collection, Indian karela recipes below.

  • The pleasant sweetness of jaggery and the enticing charm of poppy seeds and cashewnuts tone down the bitterness … More..

    Recipe# 3525

    06 December, 2024

    506

    calories per serving

  • stuffed nachni roti | stuffed nachni roti with cauliflower, karela, methi | healthy ragi paratha | with 25 … More..

    Recipe# 4262

    06 December, 2024

    95

    calories per serving

  • green masala karela recipe | green masala bitter gourd sabzi | karela sukhi sabzi | with 29 amazing … More..

    Recipe# 7837

    06 December, 2024

    164

    calories per serving

  • dry karela chutney recipe | Indian bitter gourd chutney powder | hagalakayi chutney podi | with 28 amazing … More..

    Recipe# 7703

    06 December, 2024

    46

    calories per serving

  • karela chips recipe | bitter gourd chips | how to make crispy karela - bitter gourd chips | … More..

    Recipe# 84

    06 December, 2024

    360

    calories per serving

  • dry karela sabzi recipe | Indian karele ki sabzi | sukha karela sabzi | bitter gourd sabzi | … More..

    Recipe# 6609

    06 December, 2024

    167

    calories per serving

  • This unique and flavourful kadhi made of karela peels is a great combination for plain rice as well … More..

    Recipe# 6048

    06 December, 2024

    129

    calories per serving

  • Redefine the art of serving chutneys, sauce with the help of these cucumber sailors. Your friends would be … More..

    Recipe# 1021

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

  • Karela is a low calorie vegetable which is acclaimed for its anti-diabetic properties. This recipe is an attempt … More..

    Recipe# 3244

    06 December, 2024

    135

    calories per serving

  • karela tikki recipe |bottle gourd tikki | healthy Indian tikki | karela tikki with garlic tomato chutney | … More..

    Recipe# 4261

    06 December, 2024

    34

    calories per serving

  • masala karela recipe | karela masala | karela masala sabzi | dry bitter gourd sabzi | masala karela … More..

    Recipe# 3998

    06 December, 2024

    69

    calories per serving

  • sukhi karela sabzi recipe | Indian karela ki sabji | healthy bitter gourd sabzi | karela ki sookhi … More..

    Recipe# 3996

    06 December, 2024

    86

    calories per serving

  • Bitter though it is, karela has a unique taste that transforms it into a delicacy if prepared in … More..

    Recipe# 3510

    06 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

  • karela thepla recipe | bitter gourd roti | healthy Gujarati Karela thepla | Karela masala roti | with … More..

    Recipe# 3486

    06 December, 2024

    65

    calories per serving

  • karela muthia recipe | Indian bitter gourd steamed dumpling | healthy diabetic snack recipe | with 31 amazing … More..

    Recipe# 3255

    06 December, 2024

    148

    calories per serving

  • buckwheat moong and vegetable khichdi recipe | buckwheat vegetable khichdi | healthy kuttu vegetable khichdi | with 33 … More..

    Recipe# 3251

    06 December, 2024

    190

    calories per serving

  • Another karela delicacy - an innovative calcium rich kadhi! Keep in mind however that the karelas must be … More..

    Recipe# 3249

    06 December, 2024

    67

    calories per serving

  • onion karela sabzi | pyaz wale karele | bitter gourd sabzi | healthy onion karela sabzi | with … More..

    Recipe# 3990

    17 December, 2024

    80

    calories per serving

  • masala bharwa karela recipe | stuffed bitter gourd | chatpata bharwa karela | with 39 amazing images.masala bharwan … More..

    Recipe# 4679

    18 December, 2024

    152

    calories per serving

  • karela batata nu shaak recipe | aloo karela sabzi | karela bateta nu shaak | bitter gourd potato … More..

    Recipe# 5607

    21 December, 2024

    275

    calories per serving

  • karela juice recipe for diabetics | bitter gourd juice for weight loss, blood pressure, glowing skin | healthy … More..

    Recipe# 7346

    21 January, 2025

    15

    calories per serving

  • karela paratha recipe | Indian bitter gourd paratha | healthy stuffed karela paratha | karela paratha for diabetics … More..

    Recipe# 6659

    27 February, 2025

    140

    calories per serving

    506

    calories per serving

    The pleasant sweetness of jaggery and the enticing charm of poppy seeds and cashewnuts tone down the bitterness … More..

    95

    calories per serving

    stuffed nachni roti | stuffed nachni roti with cauliflower, karela, methi | healthy ragi paratha | with 25 … More..

    164

    calories per serving

    green masala karela recipe | green masala bitter gourd sabzi | karela sukhi sabzi | with 29 amazing … More..

    46

    calories per serving

    dry karela chutney recipe | Indian bitter gourd chutney powder | hagalakayi chutney podi | with 28 amazing … More..

    360

    calories per serving

    karela chips recipe | bitter gourd chips | how to make crispy karela - bitter gourd chips | … More..

    167

    calories per serving

    dry karela sabzi recipe | Indian karele ki sabzi | sukha karela sabzi | bitter gourd sabzi | … More..

    129

    calories per serving

    This unique and flavourful kadhi made of karela peels is a great combination for plain rice as well … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Redefine the art of serving chutneys, sauce with the help of these cucumber sailors. Your friends would be … More..

    135

    calories per serving

    Karela is a low calorie vegetable which is acclaimed for its anti-diabetic properties. This recipe is an attempt … More..

    34

    calories per serving

    karela tikki recipe |bottle gourd tikki | healthy Indian tikki | karela tikki with garlic tomato chutney | … More..

    69

    calories per serving

    masala karela recipe | karela masala | karela masala sabzi | dry bitter gourd sabzi | masala karela … More..

    86

    calories per serving

    sukhi karela sabzi recipe | Indian karela ki sabji | healthy bitter gourd sabzi | karela ki sookhi … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Bitter though it is, karela has a unique taste that transforms it into a delicacy if prepared in … More..

    65

    calories per serving

    karela thepla recipe | bitter gourd roti | healthy Gujarati Karela thepla | Karela masala roti | with … More..

    148

    calories per serving

    karela muthia recipe | Indian bitter gourd steamed dumpling | healthy diabetic snack recipe | with 31 amazing … More..

    190

    calories per serving

    buckwheat moong and vegetable khichdi recipe | buckwheat vegetable khichdi | healthy kuttu vegetable khichdi | with 33 … More..

    67

    calories per serving

    Another karela delicacy - an innovative calcium rich kadhi! Keep in mind however that the karelas must be … More..

    80

    calories per serving

    onion karela sabzi | pyaz wale karele | bitter gourd sabzi | healthy onion karela sabzi | with … More..

    152

    calories per serving

    masala bharwa karela recipe | stuffed bitter gourd | chatpata bharwa karela | with 39 amazing images.masala bharwan … More..

    275

    calories per serving

    karela batata nu shaak recipe | aloo karela sabzi | karela bateta nu shaak | bitter gourd potato … More..

    15

    calories per serving

    karela juice recipe for diabetics | bitter gourd juice for weight loss, blood pressure, glowing skin | healthy … More..

    140

    calories per serving

    karela paratha recipe | Indian bitter gourd paratha | healthy stuffed karela paratha | karela paratha for diabetics … More..

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