Best 2 Bitter Gourd In Yogurt Recipes

BITTER GOURD IN YOGURT

Steps:

• Wash and gently scrape the karelas so that the ridges diasappear and some skin remains on the vegetable.
• Cut into roundels or semi circles- if the seeds are ripe, discard, or else retain the seeds.
• Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the karelas and mix well.
• Keep aside for half an hour for the bitter juices to run out.
• After half hour, squeeze the karelas of any liquid that might remain in them and discard all the liquid.
• Heat oil in a wok or frypan.
• Add whole saunf, give it a few twirls and immediately throw in the squeezed karelas.
• Stir for 2 minutess.
• Add yogurt and cook till the yogurt comes to a rolling boil.
• Cover, lower heat and cook till the karelas are tender.
• Uncover, add ground fennel and chaat masaala.
• Cook, without covering, till all the liquid has dried.
• Check to see if you require more salt.

SOUTH INDIAN BITTER GOURD ROAST

Steps:

• Place bitter gourd rings in a microwave-safe bowl. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil and salt to coat. Microwave, stirring halfway through, until tender, about 4 minutes.
• Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the gourds and asafoetida powder. Cook and stir until slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add besan, ground red chile, and coriander; cook and stir until flavors meld, about 3 minutes. Add jaggery; mix well.