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Karela-Kheera Bharta (Boiled Bitter Gourd- Cucumber Salad)

karela-kheera bharta Alloo bharta is loved by one and all. You have probably tried my karela-alloo bharta. Let's add a little twist to the recipe with the addition of kheera or cucumber. This secret ingredient is available in plenty these days, and most of us enjoy it in salad form. I love cucumbers. Just sprinkle little black salt over chopped cucumber pieces and enjoy. Okay let's come back to the recipe. shalgam bharta The karela alloo bharta recipe was shared by my Bengali aunt, who is a classic cook and has shared a number of delectable recipes with me. Lucky me! This time I tried adding cucumber to this recipe. Does the result disappoint? Not at all. In fact, I loved the addition of kheera in the recipe, though nobody except me was able to guess the secret ingredient. khatta meetha karela recipe Ingredients 1 Karela 1 cucumber 2 potatoes 1- onion 1 green chilly or red chilly coriander leaves 1/4 tsp mustard oil Black salt Salt turm

Bitter Gourd Recipes: Bharta, Baked Karela Chips in Airfryer

Looking for easy yet yummy bitter gourd recipes?  I understand this humble green vegetable is not a favorite at your home, especially with little kids and the adults too. But I love bitter gourd recipes like anything - whether it is karela fry, karela bharta, karela chips, chatpata karela, or bharwan/stuffed karela that mom specializes in. I make it healthier - my MIL's way - just like a stir fry vegetable. It tastes equally yum. I thank my neighboring Bengali aunt for introducing me to karela bharta recipe. It gave me inspiration for replicating the recipe and combine it to make karela and kheera bharta.  I thank Chitra B for introducing khatta meetha karela recipe to us all. It is a tangy, sweet bitter gourd recipe loved by one and all. Additionally, Karela or bitter gourd chips are a favorite this side. Crispy KARELA Chips (Diabetics, it won't hurt having a bite too) A few years back when I relocated to my present residence, I came across a south Indian c