Description
Bitter Melon, AKA Bitter Gourd, can be incorporated into many a South Asian dish, from curries topped with grated coconut, to deep-fried with onions and spices as an accompaniment.
Karela can also be juiced to reduce blood sugar levels— containing polypeptide P, bitter melon acts as a natural insulin, favourable for a diabetic diet.
- 250g
- Also known as Korola, Karavila, Karle, Paagarkaai, Pavakai and Tite Karela
- Recipes featuring Karela include Thoran/Thuvaran, Pavakka Mezhukkupuratti, Kattu Pagarkkai, Sabzi Karela and Bharwa Karela
