Gupta M, Sharma S, Gautam AK, Bhadauria R. Momordica charantia linn. (Karela): Nature’s silent healer. Int J Pharm Sci Rev Res. 2011;11(1):32–7. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285966662_Momordica_charantia_linn_Karela_Nature’s_silent_healer How to prepare: Take five to six small or medium-sized karelas, wash and scrape them. Slit the karelas, remove the scrapings and discard the seeds. Keep the scrapings aside and mix it with salt. Next, add salt to the karelas and keep them aside for half-an-hour. Later, wash the karelas thoroughly to get rid of the bitter taste and remove excess salt. Next, in a pan or kadai heat some oil and add one chopped and minced onions. Saut for a while and mix it with ginger-garlic paste and cook for two to three minutes. When the colour changes to light brown, add half of the scraping and keep saut ing for few more minutes. Add spices of your choice along with dry mango powder. Mix the spices well and remove the stuffing from the flame. Stuff the karelas with this stuffing and deep fry them. Once the karelas are fried well and turn deep brown in colour, remove them and keep aside on a plate and drain excess oil with the help of a tissue paper. In another pan, heat oil and add half of a chopped onion to it. Saut till light brown in colour and add dry spices along with the remaining karela scrapings. When the onions are well cooked add the deep fried stuffed karelas to the pan and allow them to cook for two to three minutes keeping the lid closed. Remove from the flame and serve hot. Here is another stuffed pepper recipe that you would love to try. Some medications are moved in and out of cells by pumps. Bitter melon might change how these pumps work and change how much medication stays in the body. In some cases, this might change the effects and side effects of a medication. It is a tridoshic which means it can fight all imbalances related to vata, kapha and pitha doshas. According to Ayurveda, it is in fact the bitter taste of Karela and its leaves that offers a wide range of health benefits and the texts prescribe consuming Karela as a juice or as a recipe at least twice a week to fight against various ailments. Finally, add the fried bitter gourd pieces and pulse for a few seconds till you get a coarse chutney powder. Do not grind because it may become a lump. It is best to pulse the ingredients or grind in short bursts of a few seconds.

Dixit, V. P., Khanna, P., and Bhargava, S. K. Effects of Momordica charantia L. fruit extract on the testicular function of dog. Planta Med 1978;34(3):280-286. View abstract. Kohno, H., Yasui, Y., Suzuki, R., Hosokawa, M., Miyashita, K., and Tanaka, T. Dietary seed oil rich in conjugated linolenic acid from bitter melon inhibits azoxymethane-induced rat colon carcinogenesis through elevation of colonic PPARgamma expression and alteration of lipid composition. Int J Cancer 7-20-2004;110(6):896-901. View abstract. NUTRITION - Processed using the latest unique & natural dehydration technique, to maintain ambient conditions at very low temperatures, our powder is crafted to retain its natural colour, flavour, taste, aroma, rehydration nutritional value and extended shelf life. Bitter Gourd Powder is known to contain an array of nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, beta-carotene, etc. Even though Karela, is well known for its bitterness, there is a way to reduce it to an extent. And here is how you do it: Though there are studies that show the Potential uses of karela in various conditions, these are insufficient and there is a need for further studies to establish the true extent of the benefits of karela on human health.

The practitioners of traditional medicine believe by its hypolipidemic activity, which means it effectively reduces the amounts of LDL or bad cholesterol in the blood. Interestingly, both Ayurvedic practitioners and modern medical experts agree in unison, that regular intake of this incredible vegetable fights against various types of cancers like lymphoma, melanoma, breast cancer, skin and prostate cancer due to its presence of monomer components. (Also Read: Top 8 Ayurvedic Formulations That Can Bolster Your Immunity) Be cautious with this combination • Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with BITTER MELON Lee-Huang, S., Huang, P. L., Sun, Y., Chen, H. C., Kung, H. F., Huang, P. L., and Murphy, W. J. Inhibition of MDA-MB-231 human breast tumor xenografts and HER2 expression by anti-tumor agents GAP31 and MAP30. Anticancer Res 2000;20(2A):653-659. View abstract.

Over low flame, in a heavy bottomed pan or wok, heat 1/2 tsp oil. The entire frying should happen on low flame. Then add the sliced onions and sauté them for a few mins. We don’t want to brown the onions here, just cook them to make translucent. From what I have know and read, karela is a versatile plant that can be included in our diet for better health! It is not only tasty but also may have medicinal benefits. It might keep worms away, relieve pain, help with haemorrhoids, and even soothe rashes. Dr. Smita Barode, B.A.M.S, M.S. Potential uses of Karela for malaria: If you want a tangier taste in the Karela Fry recipe, then increase the quantity of dried mango powder accordingly.Bitter melon might lower blood sugar levels. Taking bitter melon along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely.