Karola Musur/ Bitter Gourd And Red Lentil Curry

Believe it or not, I love karela in most forms. And I keep looking for ways to incorporate karela in our daily diet on a regular basis. However, since not all members of my family share this love for kerela, I have to keep looking for a variety of recipes to appeal to their palate. With a family that has a history of diabetes, you can’t actually blame me for my partiality for karelas. And if you give a close look at the recipe, masoor is a good source of protein and vitamins; also notice that not too much oil or spice are added to it — making this recipe a healthy one for the entire family.

Ingredients:

  • Masoor dal ( Red Lentils handful)

  • Karola (bitter melon): 6

  • Onions (chopped)

  • Green chillies

  • Garlic paste or chopped

  • Green chillies
  • Turmeric
  • Salt
  • Chilli powder
  • Mustard Oil
  • About half (give and take) cup of water
  • Cilantro (Coriander Leaves) — finely chopped

 

Method:

  • Cut the bitter melon in roundels

  • Add the bitter melons, chopped onions, green chillies and garlic paste in a pan

  • Now add the oil, salt, turmeric and chilli powders

  • Mix a handful of dal with water and add that in the pan

  • Now put the pan over low flame

  • Stir the contents continuously till everything gets cooked

  • Add chopped tomatoes and coriander leaves and keep stirring for a while

  • Switch off the flame when everything gets cooked and mixed nicely together

    TIP: If a directly boiled vegetable does not appeal to you, you may lightly fry the bitter melon roundels before following the above mentioned process.

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