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Bitter Melon Stir-Fry- Kerela

Name: Bitter Melon Stir-Fry- Kerela
Cook time: 2100 s
Total time: 2220 s
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 grams Onions yellow sauteed; 2 teaspoons Spices chili powder; 1 teaspoon Salt table; 1 teaspoon Spices cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon Spices turmeric ground; 4 Units Tomatoes red ripe raw year round average; 500 grams Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) pods raw

37'

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This dish features bitter melon cooked with spices and onions, creating a flavorful and aromatic meal. The bitter melon is first salted and fried, then combined with sautéed onions and tomatoes, and garnished with cilantro for a fresh finish.

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Soy-Free

Ingredients

Servings

- 4 Portions +

Onions, yellow, sauteed

250 grams Onions, yellow, sauteed

Spices, chili powder

2 teaspoons Spices, chili powder

Salt, table

1 teaspoon Salt, table

Spices, cumin seed

1 teaspoon Spices, cumin seed

Spices, turmeric, ground

1/2 teaspoon Spices, turmeric, ground

Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average

4 Units Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average

Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw

500 grams Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw

Bitter Melon Stir-Fry- Kerela

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Instructions

3 Steps

37'

Total

Preparation

35'

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1 of 3

20'

Step 1

Generously salt sliced bitter melon and place in colander for 2 hours. Squeeze water out with your hands.
In a large saucepan, heat oil and fry bitter melon on low to medium heat for 20 – 30 minutes. Drain on paper towel and set aside.

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2 of 3

15'

Step 2

In the same oil, add onion and fry for 10 minutes on low to medium heat till it browns evenly.
Add salt and spices and stir for 1 – 3 minutes. Add water to deglaze the pan if necessary.
Add diced tomatoes and fry on high heat for 5- 7 minutes.
Add the fried bitter melon. Dial heat to lowest possible point and cover. Let it steam for five minutes.

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3 of 3

Step 3

Add cilantro for garnish and serve with either roti or plain rice.

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