More on This Karela Fry
This Karela Fry or Bitter Gourd Fry is a simple Indian style stir fry as I’ve used a mix of spice powders and gram flour (besan) that are common ingredients in the Indian cuisine. Karela or bitter gourd/melon is also referred to as kakarakaya in Telugu language and pavakkai in Tamil language. Hence, this dish can also be called as Kakarakaya Fry or Pavakkai Fry. There are not many people who are fond of this bitter tasting vegetable. But bitter gourd has many health benefits and you must include it in your diet. This recipe that I have created is one of those stir fries which is hassle free and makes the bitter gourd palate-friendly. I also do not use a lot of oil to make this karela fry. Since the day I started making this Kakarakaya Fry, it has been a hit at my home and now I often prepare this dish. Other than this Bitter Gourd Fry, other preparations with karela that are quite frequent at my home are the Bharwa Karela and the Punjabi style Karela Sabji (Bitter Gourd Curry). The ground spice powders that go in this Pavakkai Fry are a mix of earthy and tangy. Hence, balance the bitter undertones of the bitter gourd very well. Its almost like you are munching on a yummy packet of chips made by any other regular vegetable. You can enjoy the Kakarakaya Fry or Bitter Gourd Fry just as it is. However, the most classic way to relish it is to have it as a side with dal-rice, sambar-rice, rasam-rice or even kadhi-rice. This Karela Fry pairs really well with Indian flatbreads like phulkas and chapattis too.
Health Benefits of Karela
When it comes to flavors, the karela has most of the times been at the lowest position for the biggest of foodies. The simple reason is its bitter taste. But we can’t really miss on the health benefits that this vegetable has in store for us. Here’s a sneak peak to what your body may miss out on, if you are not consuming the bitter gourd.
Karela or bitter gourd is a storehouse of Vitamin C, B Vitamin and even minerals like calcium, iron and phosphorus.This vegetable helps in purifying blood.If you are border line diabetic or even diabetic, you must include karela in your diet right way. It is excellent for you.Karela helps in tackling the problem of constipation and piles.It is great for the skin and helps in healing skin issues.
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title: “Karela Fry Bitter Gourd Fry Kakarakaya Fry” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-03” author: “Manuel Robinson”
More on This Karela Fry
This Karela Fry or Bitter Gourd Fry is a simple Indian style stir fry as I’ve used a mix of spice powders and gram flour (besan) that are common ingredients in the Indian cuisine. Karela or bitter gourd/melon is also referred to as kakarakaya in Telugu language and pavakkai in Tamil language. Hence, this dish can also be called as Kakarakaya Fry or Pavakkai Fry. There are not many people who are fond of this bitter tasting vegetable. But bitter gourd has many health benefits and you must include it in your diet. This recipe that I have created is one of those stir fries which is hassle free and makes the bitter gourd palate-friendly. I also do not use a lot of oil to make this karela fry. Since the day I started making this Kakarakaya Fry, it has been a hit at my home and now I often prepare this dish. Other than this Bitter Gourd Fry, other preparations with karela that are quite frequent at my home are the Bharwa Karela and the Punjabi style Karela Sabji (Bitter Gourd Curry). The ground spice powders that go in this Pavakkai Fry are a mix of earthy and tangy. Hence, balance the bitter undertones of the bitter gourd very well. Its almost like you are munching on a yummy packet of chips made by any other regular vegetable. You can enjoy the Kakarakaya Fry or Bitter Gourd Fry just as it is. However, the most classic way to relish it is to have it as a side with dal-rice, sambar-rice, rasam-rice or even kadhi-rice. This Karela Fry pairs really well with Indian flatbreads like phulkas and chapattis too.
Health Benefits of Karela
When it comes to flavors, the karela has most of the times been at the lowest position for the biggest of foodies. The simple reason is its bitter taste. But we can’t really miss on the health benefits that this vegetable has in store for us. Here’s a sneak peak to what your body may miss out on, if you are not consuming the bitter gourd.
Karela or bitter gourd is a storehouse of Vitamin C, B Vitamin and even minerals like calcium, iron and phosphorus.This vegetable helps in purifying blood.If you are border line diabetic or even diabetic, you must include karela in your diet right way. It is excellent for you.Karela helps in tackling the problem of constipation and piles.It is great for the skin and helps in healing skin issues.
Expert Tips
Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Potato Fry Recipe | Easy & Quick Aloo Fry (North Indian Style) Kurkuri Bhindi (Indian Fried Okra) Brinjal Fry | Fried Eggplant Recipe This Bitter Gourd Fry post from the archives first published in June 2013 has been republished and updated on 30 April 2022.
