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Indian Karela / Bittermelon

Indian Karela / Bittermelon

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$2.79at JFK Grocery Inc.Checked Nov 10

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  • Last seen at $2.79 at JFK Grocery Inc. on Nov 10.
  • Our take on the Indian Karela / Bittermelon

    Indian karela, or bitter gourd, is a green, deeply ridged gourd sold fresh and used across South Asian cooking. Its bitterness is the point: cooks salt, blanch or fry it to tame the edge before it goes into curries, stir-fries and stuffed dishes. It is a vegetable for people who already like bitter flavors or want to cook traditional Indian food, not a mild substitute for zucchini or cucumber. Compared with frozen or dried karela, fresh gourd keeps its firm texture and bite, but it needs to be used within days.

    Best forHome cooks making Indian curries and stir-friesAnyone who likes bitter, savory flavorsCooks stuffing and frying whole karelaShoppers seeking fresh, not frozen, bitter gourd
    Pros
    • Fresh whole gourd, not frozen or dried
    • Firm texture holds up in curries and frying
    • Classic ingredient for stuffed karela and karela sabzi
    • Rich in vitamins and minerals
    • Versatile across many regional Indian dishes
    Cons
    • Very bitter; an acquired taste
    • Needs salting or parboiling to reduce bitterness
    • Perishable and best used within days
    • One gourd's bitterness varies from another

    Indian Karela / Bittermelon prices at every store

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      $2.79Checked Nov 10
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    About the Indian Karela / Bittermelon

    Indian karela, also called bittermelon or bitter gourd, is a fresh vegetable commonly used in Indian cooking. It has a bitter taste and is a staple in many Indian dishes.

    This package contains 1 lb. of fresh karela. It is used in stir-fries, curries, and other traditional Indian dishes. Karela contains vitamins and minerals.

    Weight
    1 lb.
    Type
    Fresh karela (bitter gourd, bittermelon)
    Taste
    Bitter
    Uses
    Stir-fries, curries, traditional Indian dishes

    Questions and answers

    How do I reduce the bitterness of karela?
    Slice it, salt it and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes, then squeeze out the liquid. Parboiling or deep-frying also softens the bitterness before it goes into a curry.
    What dishes can I make with it?
    It works in stuffed karela, karela sabzi, stir-fries with onion and spices, and curries with potato or dal. Some cooks add it to pickles.
    Should I peel it?
    No. The ridged skin is edible and holds the shape. Scrape off the toughest bumps, then slice and remove the seeds and pith from larger gourds.
    How should I store it?
    Keep it dry and loosely wrapped in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Moisture speeds up softening and mold.
    Is it the same as bitter melon?
    Yes. Karela and bitter melon are the same vegetable, known as bitter gourd in some regions. Chinese and Indian varieties differ in shape and bitterness.
    Where is the Indian Karela / Bittermelon cheapest?
    At JFK Grocery Inc., for $2.79, as of our latest check.

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