How to Cook Bitter Melon | Karela | Ayurvedic Recipe

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Learn about Karela, Indian Bitter Melon from an Ayurvedic perspective and how to cook a yummy and easy stir fry dish. In this video, Sapna, a Registered Dietitian and Ayurvedic Practitioner shares her favorite twist on serving bitter melon in a way that will be surprise your taste buds!!
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Sapna Punjabi Gupta, MS, RD, AP is a Culinary Wellness Expert, Registered Dietitian, Ayurvedic Practitioner and creative force of beSPICED.
With more than 20 years of combined experience and clinical background, lifelong personal practice of vegetarianism, expertise in Ayurvedic studies, Sapna passionately strives to offer insights and spread awareness of the healing power of food, spices and the profound effects they have on our body, mind and soul.

[@JocinaKujna]

Thank you so much my dear friend 🙏

[@maryanneparks1920]

Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! God bless!

[@sunnyb3657]

Loved this! I love bitter melon, but admittedly, I always fall into the what I know, which is basic stir-fry and never branch out and try anything different. Thank you!

[@KitchenTherapy]

I make karela with the seeds and enjoy the crunch. Loved your recipe

[@aliblanco8886]

Im Mexican I LOVE Indian food ! Is my fav ! And this mix is on top 🔝 🔥 recipes for me 😍😍😍😍 Thanks !!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@vinnettepope8255]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe idea ✋✋✋😋✋✋✋✋

[@epriedane]

Thank you! Very informative. 🙋🏼‍♀️👍

[@gaiaandann]

looks delicious, I've never used bitter melon and this recipe looks awesome! Thank you ❤️

[@henrywylie4592]

Hi, I think I’m going to enjoy watching you prepare those delicious Indian meals…

[@HelloGreen]

Looks wonderful. Thanks for the recipe

[@devbachu7072]

I love it we cut it seed it out an saute with onions an garlic an salt in the Caribbean

[@mquiroztx65]

Thank you for the step by step instructions. This was super helpful. Can't wait to try this yummy recipe. 🤗

[@MarkS-gn5wl]

wow that was excellent, well paced, and good video ...........and a very healthy perspective......so i am definitely checking out your other videos as a subscriber!

[@Zabardageegan]

Thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing.

[@deepakbaruthwaj29]

At first it I thought it's a bit long for a video on how to cook Karela. Very informative and beautifully made video. Will be trying your recipe very soon. Thanks.

[@BeSpiced]

You are correct. It turned out to a longer than ideal. But there is so much to share about bitter melon. Thank you for your patience and watching the entire video and I am glad you found it informative.

[@cassandrajean-louis8415]

Thank you.!!

[@chefmarsoilsandcuisine31]

Thank definitely trying this recipe

[@alem6447]

Waw I like it thanks

[@aislingmeehan9862]

I bought some bitter melon on a whim today, and now I'm really excited to try this recipe! Thanks for all the info!

[@BeSpiced]

Yay!! Thanks for watching the video and being inspired to try the recipe. How did it go? Bitter melon is a acquired taste so I am curious to know how was your experience? Namaste.

[@aislingmeehan9862]

@@BeSpiced it was really good, and I'm absolutely making this again! I had it as a taco with candied jalepeño salsa. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@jazbrown7223]

Aisling Meehan .if u know someone just got pregnant don't let her ate it.shes gonna lose the baby please.those people so crasy they ate anything where they from cause they don't no food where they from.dont listen them.u can make tea with those thing only to drink when ur stomach hurt when u got a big fiver.when u u got bumped on ur face it's good it clean ur blood.

[@shicreates7381]

hope to try soon

[@ManpreetKaur-ll1fx]

Hi Sapna I tried the recipe and I loved making it and it turned good thank you dear

[@BeSpiced]

That is so awesome. Thank you for trying.

[@LendaHandNOW]

Sapna.............our family does the same preparation w/cucumbers...............choose the long skinny ones, and soak in salt water, so I will definately do the same w/bittermelon. I know how medicinal they are and the taco idea (i have made the mango salsa before) is an EXCELLENT suggestion. I LOVE how you combine ancient ayurveda recipes to our lifestyle and grocery stores here. THANK you for all you do!

[@BeSpiced]

Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your kind words and motivating me. XO

[@PauIieWalnuts]

That salsa looks legit!

[@BeSpiced]

Thanks

[@gypsygurl]

I can’t wait to try this. Please keep your recipes coming!!!

[@BeSpiced]

gypsygurl thank you for your encouragement.

[@genettesfom9177]

gypsygurl eritrean tiv

[@salinawhite7669]

@@BeSpiced Namaste BUDDHA BLESS EVERYONE'S PEACE OF MIND STAY SAFE HEALTHY LONG LIVE AMEN

[@lizzybuys631]

I have bought it and can't wait to make a smoothie

[@BeSpiced]

Hope you will find some time to cook this dish as well. Namaste.

[@zinarampartap7612]

l did the karela juice it's great.Makes the body feels/looks good.

[@BeSpiced]

Glad to hear. But remember moderation is the key. Don't overdo it.

[@edwardocamarinha5438]

great video, thank you

[@BeSpiced]

Thank you so much.

[@zinarampartap7612]

l tried your bitter Kerala recipe it's wonderful with the tamarind added and mango salsa.

[@BeSpiced]

Thank you for being adventurous. Bitter Melon is a wonderful vegetable but can be intimidating for many folks. I am glad you tried it and enjoyed it.

[@curiousgardenernotthamvlog1421]

Yummy recipe ❤

[@safee729]

👍

[@wrclb5242]

I really loved this video. Thank you for sharing 😁😁😁😁

[@hamala7437]

The way music fade in and out is similar to how People may connect with or connect off to your deliciousness

[@yadinalyadinal3m451]

Does it help for pre diabetes ???

[@scolastikapeter5892]

Thanks for sharing this video now you made me love bitter malons

[@BeSpiced]

How wonderful! I am so glad for this small contribution in your diet. Enjoy!

[@hamala7437]

Food is like a religion Begin with spice end up with spice It all depend on how was it firstly served to you as a kid

[@alextugahirwa1920]

Thank you, today was my first day of eating it , especially with its uses regards the liver.

[@BeSpiced]

How wonderful that you included this gorgeous vegetable in your diet and gave it a try! Namaste.

[@diannahb8741]

Thank you for this recipe, I am cooking it tonight. I have whole coriander seed, do you dry roast them like the cumin before grinding into a powder? I grew my own bitter melon this year, what a fun vegetable to grow!

[@BeSpiced]

Roasting whole spices before grinding is always an excellent way to wake up the volatile compounds in spices. So yes, please roast the coriander seeds before grinding them just as I show in my video on how to make roasted cumin seed powder. I am looking forward to grow some bitter melon this year too. Wish me luck!! Namaste.

[@sharingiscaring6258]

This vegetable is not to be eaten at night. Prepare for lunch instead.

[@bonifacioclemente649]

Tamsak

[@ashahogue345]

Thank you and I will try your receipe. Do you have a video on how to make home made ghee?

[@BeSpiced]

Not yet. But soon!!

[@yadinalyadinal3m451]

I think u should. be a good dietician , I like ur explanation , I would like to subscribe uuu

[@CariMachet]

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[@YogendraJ]

Hello Sapna - Thaat's an amazing video.. Is this recipe good for Diabetics too? I saw jaggery powder so just wanted to ask you.. otherwise this looks delicious minus the bitter part :D

[@BeSpiced]

Thank you so much. This recipe is wonderful for everyone especially for those with elevated blood glucose. A little sugar/ jaggery is completely fine. One needs to focus on the overall carbohydrate intake (both quality and quantity) in a meal to be concerned with blood sugars. Namaste.

[@hamala7437]

The last spice to remove gas and easy digestion Would recommend a pinch of black lemon the dried one.

[@karinabourne3465]

Can you use tamarind paste?

[@Mar7th56]

I just found your recipe I love it thank you. Im retired and I live in Mexico 6 months and California 6 months. My question is can I use Fresh mango juice to replace the mango powder? theres plenty mangos here but very difficult to get the powder which I know powder for me is better because of the carbs in it. And I haven't found the powder easily I grow my own Bitter melon here in Mexico but I buy it in California I use it because of my health and it helps me a lot with inflammation and my Diabetes it also helps with my eyes. Also since using bitter melon my cholesteral level has decreased tremendously.

[@peterg3947]

I would say no, you cannot use fresh mango juice to replace mango powder because mango powder is made from unripe mangos which are sour and the whole point of adding it is to add sourness. You could try adding a little extra tamarind concentrate or a little fresh lemon juice though. However I would recommend you just order some mango powder online which should be easy to do or take a trip to your nearest Indian grocer.

[@Mar7th56]

I used green mango it worked out.

[@charlesmichaels6648]

Recipe @2:00

[@bernardorodillo302]

We have plenty of this karela in the Philippines, just exactly what you have in India, we also have the other variety which has smoother outside form and less greener in color and we call them ampalaya in Tagalog and/or amargoso (. From Spanish amargo or amarga ) courtesey of Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

[@BeSpiced]

Thank you for sharing your input. I learnt something from you.

[@lenaoblisen7818]

The way they pakistani cooked kerela is different because they put too much oil and more toasted its delicious i love to eat it.anyway yours is also delicious.thanks fore sharing.

[@christine1962ful]

Does the completed dish still taste bitter? Is the dry cumin pre-roasted or is it the a specific one to buy that steps so? I was also told, if the outer part of the karela is scraped off it would reduce the bitterness. Is this true?

[@ribbons4acostcancer352]

Some bittermelon is not really bitter. When I was young, my mom will rubbed with salt, squeezed and rinsed it in water. Then, she will saute it in onions, garlic, tomatoes and some meat or shrimps , salt/ pepper , then will add the bittermelon, sautéed for few minutes until little tender then followed with eggs (1 or 2), mix and done. Best served with white rice. Now a days, I don't wash with salt, cooked the same way.

[@doriscastillo2232]

All the way from Republic of Ireland filipino

[@NK-dv7nh]

I tried this recipe but the taste was too bitter for me. It would be good to add tips on how to get most of the bitterness out

[@BeSpiced]

It is bitter. Lots of folks try different things to get the most of bitterness out. I don't agree with it because then you are not enjoying bitter melon for what it is....bitter! It is an acquired taste. The spices and a little jaggery or sugar helps with balancing the bitterness. But I don't recommend messing with the goodness of bitterness to remove its bitter power. My humble Namaste to you.

[@TechFreak51]

Try adding crushed peanut powder in this 😋😋 !!!

[@asfg2108]

Hi Can I take the skin or not? In other words, how to clean it since it has a tough skin Thx

[@carolebridgeman5005]

Really nice, but I don't use the seeds. I love your recipe

[@mariana26021]

can we substitute tamarind concentrate with something else?

[@BeSpiced]

Sure. You can squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice instead of tamarind. Watch my video - Choosing the right sour for the right season to learn more - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZfKdqSbab6ml9k

[@connie2039]

I just purchased two bitter melons in my local Indian grocery store. After learning about the bitterness, I'm hesitant to try it. :(

[@janeyyeasmin6989]

Dothe tender or little mature seed really beneficial

[@BeSpiced]

Of course, all parts of this vegetable is beneficial.

[@MW713]

I can eat it cooked with eggs, but not salad.

[@mkhan78627]

Avoid jaggery(sugar) if you are diabetic.

[@BeSpiced]

Sure. You can in fact completely avoid the sugar/jaggery in this dish. I added it since bitter melon can be too over bearing for people who may be trying it for the first time. And in my home it helps for my kids to accept this dish which is a huge bonus for us. But, you don't need it. Also, from a dietetic perspective, a little sugar/jaggery is completely fine even if one has elevated blood glucose. The total carbohydrates in a meal depends on multiple factors. Namaste.

[@meriyemfathi8684]

Thank you so much, I make a juice with it. Can you please give us some indian recipe for fertility, please, something to increase ovulation thank you so much.

[@BeSpiced]

I am afraid I don't provide specific medical recommendations without a proper understanding of the person's medical problem. And KZbin is not an appropriate platform to do so. Please contact your medical provider or a licensed health professional to seek advice. Namaste.

[@lenaoblisen7818]

Every dish here in pakistan is cooked with much much oil

[@AmitKumar-zy9ug]

Good informative video. Crappy recipe though 🙂 1. You don't have to salt the bitter melons if you wish to retain the water. Personally I love to keep it simple stu (KISS) 2. There's no need of any of those spices or aromatics - it takes a while for the melons to cook and all the spices get burnt at the bottom, as can be seen. If you have to add the spices maybe do that in the end. Unless you're making soup where no chance of burning 🙂 Peace!

[@denisecates9282]

I was told you can't eat the seeds cause they are poisonous

[@BeSpiced]

We don't consume the red seeds found in over mature bitter melons. The tender seeds are commonly included in Indian recipes.

[@hamala7437]

Rare like the music used in background. Tell me kindly the music source

[@handshakeguy2562]

are you aware that most corn is GMO.........so recommend a non gmo or make your own alternative flat bread.....as GMO foods are not good for liver or your health period

[@baburamtimsina3391]

Mam . Why you use ayurved name ¡ for business ? Ayurved not recommend Garlic and other Masala powder...

[@barbiegirl2588]

Good recipe ,but the video very boring to watch

[@narendrakumar-ws9go]

When you use the word Ayurveda, do not show any ingredients which is frozen or with preservatives. Your tamarind and coconut both are packed with preservatives. Its completely unhealthy recipe.

[@OMGaNEWBIE]

beSPICED - I luv your presentation & instructions, but please "don't" allow that kind of music to accompany your videos in the future. Very annoying & distracting. It doesn't complement the topic at all. It belongs in a dance video "not" a cooking show! PLUS it overrides your voice. At times I can barely make out what you are saying. This is not very professional at all.

[@BeSpiced]

I completely agree with you. We have made changes to videos created since then and hope you will watch them and enjoy the content. Thank you so much for taking the time and leave your honest feedback. In gratitude.