The bitter gourd can be eaten in a variety of ways. This recipe for bitter gourd pickle, also known as karela achar, is frequently given to diabetics.
Digital Desk: One of the many health advantages of bitter gourd is that it maintains the body's proper insulin balance. By inhibiting the conversion of sugar into fat, it also aids in the efficient utilisation of sugar, which in turn aids in the regulation of insulin. Because bitter gourd is so nutrient-dense, health professionals suggest eating it to support a healthy lifestyle. The bitter gourd can be eaten in a variety of ways. This recipe for bitter gourd pickle, also known as karela achar, is frequently given to diabetics.
Ingredients for karela achar/bitter gourd pickle
7-8 medium size bitter gourds
1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
Asafoetida
100 ml of mustard oil
1.5 tsp jeera (cumin)
Garam masala, 1/2 tsp.
2/tsp methi (fenugreek)
3 teaspoons of salt
4 teaspoons of saunf (fennel seeds)
1 teaspoon black salt
2 teaspoons of yellow mustard, ground
Red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon
1-tablespoon turmeric powder
Here is how to make karela achar, or bitter gourd pickle
1. Cut 7-8 medium-sized bitter gourds into thin, round slices after thoroughly washing them in clean water twice.
2. Place the cut pieces in a container with 1 teaspoon of salt and let them sit for about an hour.
3. Boil the salt-coated bitter gourd slices for approximately five minutes after an hour.
4. After draining the excess water, wrap the cooked food in a clean cloth and place it in the sun to dry for two to three hours.
5. Place asafoetida, jeera, methi, and saunf in a pan. Roast them until they turn a light brown colour.
6. Combine yellow mustard and the roasted spices to make a powder.
7. Place the chunks of dried bitter gourd in a dry, clean utensil.
8. Add the prepared powdered spices and a little salt, then thoroughly combine the ingredients.
9. Add the lemon juice and thoroughly combine everything. If lemon is not available, 1 tablespoon of vinegar can be substituted.
10. Place the combined ingredients in a glass jar and expose them to sunlight.
11. Keep blending the contents of the jar with a clean, dry spoon for four days. Your pickled bitter gourd is prepared for serving.
12. The pickle can be consumed for around 15 to 20 days; however, the dish's shelf life can be extended by refrigerating the container or using enough mustard oil to completely cover the pickle.
What advantages do pickled bitter gourds provide for health?
According to a report from Simha's Spices & Herbs, patients have been eating bitter gourd as an anti-diabetic for generations. Studies have discovered the phytonutrient polypeptide-P, a plant insulin that aids in maintaining blood sugar levels low, in bitter gourd. To make glucose available when needed, it also contains a substance called charantin, which transforms glucose into a chain in the non-sugar form.
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