How to make 'Karela Fry' bitter gourd at its best!

Karela is one of my favourite vegetables to eat with some dal and rice, I can't find these bitter gourd very often so when I do get hold of these I love making this absolutely delicious 'Karela Fry' which is easy to make and is a flavour packed dish that you must try.
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Chetna Makan appeared on the Great British Bake Off in 2014 and won the 'Christmas bake off 2016'.
Her first book 'The Cardamom Trail' came out in April 2016.
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[@karenalimalik9845]

I’m in Northern California and usually I don’t like this vegetable but because of your recipe, I could eat the whole pot! This recipe is outstanding!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks a lot

[@Rainbow_1981]

It’s a good vegetable (bitter) for diabetics..

[@anuradhaabhayawardhana3860]

I'm from Sri Lanka and in my native language it is called "Karivila". Very nice presentation...

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks the Anuradha

[@chisechekapapa4721]

i tried the recipe and it was amazing. i having it again today and tomorrow. lucky me i had all the ingredients 😋

[@srishtibagga3003]

I loved your way of explaining👏💕

[@Shokupan982]

Oh, I love karela. I usually roast it. Now I can’t wait to make your version, and it sounds heavenly with dal. I'm bookmarking this recipe right now. Thanks so much, Chetna!

[@FoodwithChetna]

You are welcome, let me know how it goes.

[@drmoffitt]

My first time cooking karela. Very pleased with the results. This with rice and dal made a lovely lunch. Thanks, Chetna.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yes! I am so glad you tried something new, makes me very happy!

[@zucchinigreen]

I'm from Trinidad and we call this carailli. Lots of people either love it or hate it because of the bitterness. I love it, but I've rarely had an amazing carailli dish. This looks great. I can't wait to try. Btw I even know people who eat carailli raw. 😱

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yes I have heard that too, its because of its health benefits! I love it too, enjoy this recipe.

[@MrKhan-dr3uc]

I will be certainly trying this recipe

[@vanditachoudaha551]

I made this karela yesterday was so delicious 👌😍 thanks for sharing this yummy recipe

[@FoodwithChetna]

So glad you tried and loved it.

[@MonsieurDecent]

Many of my non-ethnic-Asian American friends love bitter gourd! I love it myself.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Me too.

[@shirl5554]

We have made this recipe tonight , never cooked with Karela before , but seen it in our local Asian shops we weren’t sure how to prepare it. Anyway we’ve followed your recipe tonight and really enjoyed every mouthful along with Dahl and rice - so thankyou and we have subscribed and an easy thumbs up for this recipe.

[@jennyndu3315]

I love how you describe this, I'm a foreigner and I wonder how this bitter gourd is cooked but now that I watched this I'm going to try it 😊😊

[@johnswafford865]

Thank you for sharing! I haven't tried it but I am excited to use your recipe! Loved the production of your video!

[@xonerace522]

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[@SB-iz8sz]

Looking forward to making it!😃

[@richardwilliams3839]

Looks good think I had it once never cook it before thou GOOD FOOD GREAT VEGETABLE

[@dr.sathyamoorthy5733]

Wonderful demo

[@sarahbearah6297]

You were my favorite from the great British baking show! Thanks for the beautiful recipe.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hey, glad you enjoyed the show.

[@sarahbearah6297]

Woah thanks for the like! I would've eaten everything you made! You're flavors sounded spot on, and the presentation was beautiful.

[@vijayalakshmi_venkateshan]

Unique karela recipe.. Loved it

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks

[@KhanAviation-Pilot]

I tried it today and LOVED IT.....thanks

[@FoodwithChetna]

You are welcome Saleem

[@queen-servant-of-allah2822]

Looks Yummy yum yummy 😋 thank u for sharing 👌🏽😋😋😋♥️♥️♥️

[@FoodwithChetna]

Most welcome 😊

[@nataliefrances6319]

Thank you for sharing your recipe. It looks delicious. Now I know how to cook it, I won't pass it by in the supermarket. 💛

[@namonox]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE karela! What if I like the bitterness? Does it need to be salted first? Or can we skip that part and have a more bitter dish?

[@angelasegarra2339]

I've never tried it but have seen it a local International market here in Florida. I will definitely put on my shopping list. I'm always looking for new foods to try.

[@FoodwithChetna]

And hope you will enjoy it too.

[@timstewartuk]

Love the recipe Chetna. Thank you. Did I hear you say, using white onions? : o)

[@FoodwithChetna]

Said it incorrect.

[@lauramcleod6977]

My son in law Humayun just brought me a bag of bitter gourds from the cash & carry - so excited to try this x

[@jeanpierre.durrant]

Thank you. I cooked it for the first time. It didn't look as good as your one, but I managed to eat all of my attempt!! 👍🏾😊

[@FoodwithChetna]

Great job!

[@Olgasuman_5]

Nice explain. Good to know about

[@FoodwithChetna]

👍🏼

[@rafthejaf8789]

I love Kerala, and it's very good for diabetics as well!

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yes it is

[@Olgasuman_5]

I love vegetables it’s nice good healthy

[@FoodwithChetna]

👍🏼

[@sparkasaurusdonna]

I have never seen Karela before. I'm fascinated.

[@FoodwithChetna]

then you must try this recipe.

[@arvindsud600]

Will cook this weekend

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you enjoyed it

[@alishifau6403]

like this recipe....will try 😊

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you enjoy

[@Zabardageegan]

Thank you for sharing. I cooked like the regular Chinese butter Mellon. Did not turn out good at all thank you for showing me how to prep and cook it.

[@irenegrijalvotarres]

How interesting! I've never seen this vegetable before. Is it similar in taste to bitter melon?

[@zucchinigreen]

Irene Grijalvo Tarrés It is bitter melon. They call it different names. In my country, Trinidad, we call it carailli.

[@irenegrijalvotarres]

Ah, I see! I had heard of bitter melon but I'd never seen it whole before. Thank you!!

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yes do try, it is lovely and delicious

[@xonerace522]

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[@DNOJ]

OMG !!!! You were on That baking show.... I just started watching it on Netflix like today Ep1

[@FoodwithChetna]

Enjoy!

[@sheetalpatil0701]

Even I love those seeds and my mother was also making them with them. Nice and simple recipe.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks

[@laylasamata322]

Thank you madam!!!

[@champaghosal5754]

That was good. Now you can try it with sliced potatoes. Fry them as you fried the onions and fry the karelas as well. We eat it with rice

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yum

[@user-xz4eq2ci6h]

Goes well with lentils great

[@FoodwithChetna]

yes

[@lp1669]

I like karela. I am from kerala😜. Your sound is very much similar to Anupama Chopra's.

[@sintraabdul9911]

Wow

[@LenkaSaratoga]

Can’t help but notice what a beautiful woman you are and how gorgeously you let your hair grey without trying to cover it up 👍💚 I am not a subscriber, just bought Karela for the first time, so came here to learn how to cook it.....

[@collectorguy4379]

My ex cooked it with yoghurt for several hours - it was absolutely delicious

[@alishifau6403]

only yoghurt ?

[@collectorguy4379]

@@alishifau6403 no other spices and bits - don't know what exactly but absolutely delicious and Moreish

[@livingrateful]

I made this kerala dish for the first time ever today. Just from tasting it while cooking, l know we are ordering a takeout pizza tonight 😂

[@premilam4060]

Delicious! Do you have any delicious beetroot stirfry recipe to share?

[@Robutube1]

Thanks Chetna. I'm in West Yorkshire so there's plenty of specialist sub-continent food shops and I've often seen these karela on sale but never known what to do with them. Now I do!

[@FoodwithChetna]

Do try and let me know your thoughts.

[@thehorsebackheroine5950]

I'm in Kent and bought my first ever Karela yesterday and am having a go tonight to see if I like it! I'll let you know!

[@richardwilliams3839]

Can u also use ripe mangoes are turn mangoes in this amazing dish also

[@TheSlovenmind]

Been growing them in our, ok my mothers Canadian Garden for 3 years and found out the leaves are edible mmm, I like it this way BEST and in a curry I found, a great use for my mango powder I barely use... yeah....love the seeds.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Have never tried the leaves, thanks for the tip.

[@knowledge1972]

Where in Canada? I grew karella the first time this year. I had 4 plants and about 6 karellas so far. I am in Montreal. I have three baby ones on still.

[@TheSlovenmind]

@@knowledge1972 Did not grow them this year, in GTA Brampton... They are available at grocery store but I grow them for leave... this year we grew Strawberry spinach and mother really liked the tender leaf, Amaranth was dismal... Mustard was great though.

[@knowledge1972]

@@TheSlovenmind nice. I have never heard of anyone growing mustard. How did it turn out? I also have a lot of strawberry but we had some very low overnight temperatures, +2 or 3. So they have fared well at all. Very few berries. We were in Mississauga last weekend for the independence day. Then we visited some stores in Brampton and Scarborough. I don't know how u guys get through that traffic without losing your minds.

[@thehorsebackheroine5950]

Please can you post the video for spinach and lentils?🙏 I'm in the UK and growing my own Karilla!👏👏👏 I love it that much!

[@sherylhokianga3]

I Love Karelia 2....Can U Add Some Garlic 2 The Onions Whilst Frying?

[@DBLuvPack888]

Where do you find mango powder?

[@rightgirlwrongplanet]

I'm gobsmacked my 11-year-old tried it and loved it. I hate the bitterness...she ate it raw😱

[@FoodwithChetna]

Wow that is amazing

[@manjima6265]

Tasty 💝

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks

[@ummesalma.k.chandra.8827]

I wish I could cook karela for you..

[@FoodwithChetna]

I wish too, let me know if you have a special recipe that I can try

[@vidyaranik3862]

hi i am from kerala.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hellooooooo!

[@vidyaranik3862]

hi...............i like your videos very much.the way of u r presentation is very good.tnks for u r nice videos.

[@udaykiran848]

Aren't those red onions? Anyways, thank you for this recipe. I really like bitter gourd when they are cooked right.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yessssss

[@wellengood331]

I guess I didn’t cook it right. Not a fan.

[@user-xz4eq2ci6h]

You add mango for sour does karela like sweetness?

[@FoodwithChetna]

not too much

[@paar0]

Can you talk about the different oils. Veg, grape, canola, sunflower 🌻

[@thehorsebackheroine5950]

I've used butter from my own cow! It was fab eaten with chapati made with butter from my own own cow too!😉

[@charlzbryan]

My mum would marinate karela slices and dry them in the sun and then deep fry them... We ate like a side with rice or or its own really

[@FoodwithChetna]

that sounds amazing

[@misskay007007]

Hello am not Indian but I love my local Indian store where I buy most of my vegetables… I hear this veg is good for diabetes. Can I just blend and drink it like a smoothie? Thanks for ur help

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yes you can

[@royajafarian2193]

❤❤❤

[@briandias40]

great recipe. I think that was red onion used...

[@lala7701]

Hey Chetna! I have a question. I want to make one of the dishes in the book when the recipe calls for dried Fenugreek leaves. I can't find them unfortunately, but I can find seeds. Can I substitute the leaves for the seeds or should I just leave it out?

[@sreeharshithavelaga3672]

Hi. Dried fenugreek leaves are called Kasurimethi. They are available online and in Indian stores.

[@lala7701]

I know. I live in Israel and we have a problem getting them here if you're not Indian (the stores are only allowed to import small amounts so it goes right to their family and friends). I ordered one online but it will take at least two weeks to arrive, so I want to know what to do in the meantime.

[@FoodwithChetna]

So the seeds are very very different to the leaves, if you can't find the leaves then skip it in the recipe and try it without it.

[@knowledge1972]

Super easy to find in desi stores. In a box. Called methi.

[@johnjoy9798]

Is there some ingredient which can be added a bit more to remove the whole of the bitterness from it

[@ellesaa8290]

maybe lemon

[@lovneetsharma8765]

Good 😊

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lovneetsharma8765]

U welcome i m a chef 14 years in scotland learned a lot

[@lovneetsharma8765]

I loved your cooking style

[@lovneetsharma8765]

But i born punjabi die punjabi love makhan lassi saag maki di roti

[@nootherlikemyownskin3818]

Can you make more Episodes with Extra Bright and Health Vegetable & Fruits & or Produce to eat? Show of different Vegetable Types or Fruits Types Upcoming Video as needed

[@FoodwithChetna]

Sure, you should also check out my veg playlist

[@teenagrace7302]

Hi Chetna v fmly al r ur great fan..my question is hw do yu manage ur weight..?hw old r yu?yu look soo young

[@FoodwithChetna]

Just got early grey and want to keep it natural. I do cook healthy food and have a sweet tooth

[@user-xz4eq2ci6h]

Hey Chetna why is bitter Can i use regular zucchini for recipes how You remove the bitterness?

[@user-xz4eq2ci6h]

Are the seeds bitter as You remove them?

[@user-xz4eq2ci6h]

So salt removes bitterness thanks

[@FoodwithChetna]

Yes

[@jaimevillanueva8375]

I can’t find kerala masala in the Indian store. What is a substitute?

[@FoodwithChetna]

I havent used kerala masala in this.....

[@aaat600]

🎉

[@bobpowar7857]

No body likes Karela in my house 😟 I love it 😀 but only get to eat it every 18 months or so 😟

[@FoodwithChetna]

Well I dont make it very often either but love it when I make it.

[@LenkaSaratoga]

Bob, please give yourself a permission to have Karela once a month. Many people who live alone make what they want as often as they want for themselves..... you too do not need the entire family to partake in your favorites 💚👍

[@user-xz4eq2ci6h]

Is it in cucumber family?

[@ejaaz7260]

Спас Янков don't think so but I'm no botanist. Just do a quick Google search for 'bitter gourd'

[@iqbianorganus3388]

Did she say FOUR WHITE ONIONS and proceed in chopping up RED ONIONS? lol

[@thehorsebackheroine5950]

I didn't pay attention to that because I've never cooked kerala before and so I've been following along!!

[@Indianciti253]

From kerala 😂😂👍

[@billpappas7269]

Kritsinia

[@kikarboota16]

Sakhi Bay Bay

[@user-sb4qv2tn2b]

They are known as bitter gourd, for all those who cannot find it by the name 'karela'😊

[@cathyvieneer8788]

You are so beautiful!! 😊

[@headlessgourmand8876]

Red onions hello!

[@lovneetsharma8765]

May he its nice but not punjabi style but your english is good thank god

[@xonerace522]

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[@chinnappam9153]

You made it look good. But I would still stay away from it. !👍

[@FoodwithChetna]

Noooooooo

[@Indianciti253]

You just boil two minute this slices with salt.And dry in out door four days.fry with chilly powder in coconut oil. 😜😜

[@RITCWargames]

Ill have to have a go at this, though bitter gourd is terrifying. Every time I tried it, it touched my tongue and my whole body just spasms.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Well you have not it in this recipe, I promise it is delicious!

[@michaelad48]

Red onions not white tho😊

[@FoodwithChetna]

😂

[@matthewwaines4748]

so bitter, i almost died 0:

[@yourbarkadas9056]

Can you pm me for the recipe???

[@xonerace522]

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[@4rtic]

I’m not a fan of karela, it’s overly bitter in my opinion

[@TheEnneite]

It appears that karela consumption is not advised for pregnant women due to its abortive proprieties. Just thought that you might ad it in the desc box. ;)

[@zucchinigreen]

Etienne Ponnau Where is your scientific evidence? That fact sounds strange.

[@TheEnneite]

Here : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momordica_charantia#Adverse_effects And karela leaves seem to have long been used to induct miscarriage in traditionnal pharmacopae in India and south east asia.

[@zucchinigreen]

Etienne Ponnau Thanks, but your source is unreliable.

[@TheEnneite]

So if I understand you well enough : I said something based on something I read. You found that strange but choose not to google it like any normal person and ask for a source. I kindly link you the article that first tickled my attention on the matter but, still, you consider that's it's my responsability to provide you with a source article that would qualify as reliable to your highly discerning mind. Did I understand your position well? Do you act like that in your daily life? Do you not know how to use google to find out about facts you consider dubious? Do people have to hold your hand every time they tell you something that you didn't know before?

[@zucchinigreen]

Etienne Ponnau Hey. In the Wikipedia article you listed, right next to the section where they say karela has an abortive properties are the words "unreliable source". When you go to the actual Sloan-Kettering integrative medicine site, they themselves have a multi-paragraph disclaimer saying the claims made in the post you are about to read are not proven by any regulatory body or is supported by the center, do you want to proceed. The post about abortive properties is anecdotal. Ergo, at every point, your source is unreliable. I don't need to Google anything. It's spurious pseudo-science. Do I need to handhold you through how critical thinking and deductive reasoning works? Or perhaps you should go back to English 101. Thanks for sharing though. I do appreciate it.

[@ukchub6633]

You don't know how to cook bitter gourd sorry to say. It come out green and soft. Sorry

[@FoodwithChetna]

yes I like it like that! you can cook it how you like

[@ukchub6633]

@@FoodwithChetna I'm just saying eventhough I'm NOT a chef I'm can do better than you. Couple of weeks a I was thinking of having bittergourd because I've not had it for a long while. So Id bought 2 cook the first one ok. Mines looks better than yours then 2 days after I cook again much the same. I cook similar like what I had when I was a child, 20 years ago. Sorry

[@ajchiong8147]

Wow