Bitter Gourd Pickle | Karela ka Achar
Bitter Gourd Pickle, also known as Karela Ka Achar, is made from slices of bitter gourd, green chilies, garlic, a few aromatic seeds, lemon juice and other ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup bitter gourd
- 1 piece green chili
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 cups refined oil
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 2.5 tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Take a mixing bowl and add 1½ cups of bitter gourd, 8 to 10 slitted green chilies, 8 garlic cloves, and 2 cups of oil. Mix them well.
- Now add ½ tsp turmeric powder, 2.5 tsp salt, and 1.5 tsp red chili powder. Mix it very well.
- Take a frying pan and heat it. Add 1/4th tsp of fenugreek seeds and sauté until you get a nice aroma. Now, turn off the flame.
- Add 1 tsp of mustard seeds and sauté. Allow it to cool down for some time.
- Take those seeds and grind them into a fine powder.
- Now, simply mix the spice blend with the bitter gourds.
- Add 2 tsp of sugar to the spice mix.
- Pour 1/3rd cup of lemon juice into it.
- Store it for 3 days, and it's ready to serve.
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Notes
I always select firm and fresh bitter gourds for the pickle. Soft or overripe ones adversely affect the texture of the pickle.
Make sure you cut the bitter gourds into uniform slices. This not only enhances the visual appeal but also helps in the uniform absorption of spices.
I roast the fenugreek and mustard seeds before grinding them into powder. It enhances their flavor and contributes to the overall taste of the pickle.
You can use any brand of neutral cooking oil to mix with the bitter gourd.
Make sure you use enough oil to cover all the ingredients properly. This will result in better preservation.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Bitter Gourd Pickle | Karela ka Achar
Amount per Serving
Calories
207
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
38
mg
2
%
Potassium
43
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
0.5
g
1
%
Vitamin A
108
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
6
mg
1
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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