How to make Bittergourd Sweet Curry -
Sweet and sour karela curry.
This recipe is contributed by Member Jyothi Attota.
Main Ingredients : Bittergourd, Jaggery
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Bittergourd Sweet Curry Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
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Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Bittergourd Sweet Curry Recipe
Bittergourd cut into round slices 250 grams
Jaggery 1/4 teaspoon
Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves a few
Turmeric (fresh) a pinch
Black grams split 1 teaspoon
Tamarind juice 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Papad crushed for garnish
Method
Step 1
Boil the karelas with turmeric powder. Drain and wash them. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, hing and urad dal and saute till the seeds crackle.
Step 2
Add karela pieces, jaggery and tamarind juice and bring it to boil. Add salt and mix well. Serve hot garnished with crushed papads.
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