Bitter gourd or bitter gourd is a wonderful vegetable, but some people do not like to eat it because of its bitterness. Do you know that bitter gourd is also considered very beneficial for overall health? Bitter gourd is made in many ways, but stuffed bitter gourd is a wonderful dish, which is made in most of the Indian homes. In this recipe, we are going to share such tips with you so that the taste of bitter gourd will not be bitter at all and children will also eat it with great enthusiasm. Another special thing about this recipe is that you can keep it in the fridge for a week. Before knowing the recipe, you should know about the benefits of bitter gourd.
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Why should bitter gourd be eaten?
Bitter gourd is loaded with many nutrients which can be helpful in many ways. This vegetable is low in calories and high in fiber which can help in weight loss. It is also good for your immune system and boosts the health of your skin. Bitter gourd is also a good option for diabetics; A compound called polypeptide present in bitter gourd is known to control diabetes naturally. Therefore, include this vegetable in your diet.
How to reduce the bitterness of bitter gourd?
The easiest way to reduce the bitterness of bitter gourd is to peel the bitter gourd and put salt on it or immerse it in salty water. This reduces the bitterness of bitter gourd. The bitterness of bitter gourd also reduces by applying salt after cutting the bitter gourd and keeping it in the sun for some time. Apart from this, curd also helps in reducing the bitterness of bitter gourd. For this, cut the bitter gourd and leave it for an hour after applying curd, then make its vegetable.
Tips To Make Perfect Stuffed Bitter Gourd
First of all, peel the bitter gourd and take out its seeds and empty it from the middle. Apply salt on all the bitter gourds and keep them aside for some time. Take 4-5 onions and 4 tomatoes to make stuffed bitter gourd. Chop them finely. Heat oil in a pan. Add a teaspoon of panchphoron masala to it. Add finely chopped onion and cook till it becomes transparent. Now add tomatoes and cook till they become soft. Add red chili, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt to taste. Mix everything well. When the mixture is cooked well, turn off the gas.
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Now wash the bitter gourds 3 to 4 times and squeeze them well. Heat oil in a pan and fry them till they become soft. Take them out from the oil and let them cool for a while. When the bitter gourd cools down, fill the prepared stuffing in it. Either you can serve these bitter gourds like this or you can fry all the stuffed bitter gourds after mixing some spices in the pan. This recipe gives extra flavor to your stuffed bitter gourds.
Now you know the right way to make stuffed bitter gourd. Next time you can try this recipe.
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