Indian Bitter Melon (Karela) and Potato Stir Fry Recipe | ChefDeHome.com

Indian Bitter Melon (Karela) and Potato Stir Fry Recipe | ChefDeHome.com

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Indian Bitter Melon or Karela or bitter gourd is used a lot in Indian and Asian cuisine. Very popular for its bitter taste and sugar-controlling properties, karela stir-fry is a common side dish en...

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Ingredients

  • 8-10 Karela (Bitter Melon), peeled and sliced
  • 2 Potatoes, 2 medium size or 1 large gold potato
  • 1/2 tsp Nigella Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Powder
  • 1 tbsp Lemon, lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Salt, adjust per taste, plus extra for curing bitter melon
  • 1 Shallot Onions, small onion, thin round slices
  • 2 Garlic, garlic cloves, fine diced
  • 1/2 tbsp Mustard Seeds, optional
  • 1 tbsp Sugar, optional, but recommended for sweet-sour bite

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