May 14, 2024, 08:19 PM IST

7 easy ways to reduce bitterness in bitter gourd (Karela)

Pravrajya Suruchi

Scrape the surface: The rough, ridged outer skin of the bitter gourd concentrates a lot of the bitterness.

Deseed it: Slice the bitter gourd open lengthwise and scoop out the white, spongey core and seeds with a spoon.

Salt it: Soaking or rubbing the bitter gourd pieces with salt draws out some of the bitter juices.

Blanch it: Soak bitter gourd pieces in boiling water for a minute or two. This helps to deactivate some of the bitter compounds.

Use strong flavors: Bitter gourd pairs well with bold flavors that can help mask some of the bitterness.

Add a touch of sweetness: A hint of sweetness can help balance the bitterness.

Yogurt marinade: Marinating bitter gourd pieces in yogurt for 30 minutes to an hour can help tenderize them and reduce bitterness.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports