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Bitter gourd is known for its sharp taste and packed with essential vitamins, this vegetable is incredibly healthy, but its bitterness makes it hard to enjoy.
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Here are some simple and effective ways to reduce the bitterness. Try these tricks next time you cook karela.
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Scrape off the rough surface of the bitter gourd. Use a peeler to make the outer layer smooth - this helps reduce the intense bitterness.
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Cut the bitter gourd & remove the seeds before cooking. The seeds carry much of the bitterness, so removing them makes a noticeable difference.
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Generously rub salt on the sliced bitter gourd, place the pieces in a bowl, and let them sit for 20-30 mins. The salt draws out the bitterness.
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After applying salt, squeeze out the bitter juice from the gourd. Rinse it under running water and squeeze again for better results.
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Soaking bitter gourd pieces in diluted yoghurt for about an hour can help neutralise the bitterness.
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