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Are you ready to spice up your meals with a unique twist? Introducing my delicious Bitter Gourd Pickle (Karele ka Achar), a tangy and spicy bitter gourd pickle that will make your taste buds dance!
Bitter gourd, also called karela in Hindi, is a healthy vegetable known for its many health benefits. However, its strong, bitter taste can be hard to enjoy in everyday dishes. That’s where Karele ka Achar (Bitter Gourd Pickle) comes in!
This traditional Indian pickle recipe turns the bitter taste of karela into a tasty, tangy, and spicy condiment that goes well with various meals. Whether you want to spice up your dal-chawal or add extra flavour to your parathas, this Karela Achar is perfect for anyone who loves experimenting with new flavours in the kitchen.
Making Bitter Gourd Pickle at home is easier than you might think, and it’s a great way to enjoy karela in a tasty way. This simple Indian pickle recipe uses easy ingredients like mustard oil, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, and a mix of Indian spices to create a delicious aachar you’ll want to eat with every meal.
Not only does this homemade karela pickle taste great, but it also offers health benefits, like helping with digestion and controlling blood sugar levels. Whether you love pickles or want to try something new with your meals, this easy karele ka achaar recipe will surely become a favourite at your table.
This tangy and spicy pickle pairs perfectly with parathas, rice, or even a simple dal-chawal. It’s a must-try for all the pickle lovers out there. Give this recipe a try and let me know how you like it in the comments below.
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Bitter Gourd Pickle Recipe | Karele ka Achar Recipe
Ingredients
- 250 grams Bitter Gourd / Karela sliced
- ½ cup Raw Mango thick grated
- 4 tbsp Mustard Oil
- ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Nigella Seeds / Kalaunjee
- 2 tsp Salt adjust as per taste
- Water to boil the karela
Instructions
- Start by slicing the bitter gourd and sprinkling some salt over it. Let it rest for 2 hours to remove excess bitterness and rinse with water.
- After that boil enough water in a pan on high heat and add sliced bitter gourd and salt. Cook for 2 minutes and stir in between.
- Strain them. Squeeze the bitter gourd well and dry it in the sun for 4-5 hours until pat dry the karela.
- Make sure that you grate the mango in a little bit thick grater.
- Add grated ½ cup of raw mango and ½ tsp salt in a bowl and cover it with a lid. Keep it aside for 4-5 hours.
- After that Squeeze the grated mango and dry it in the sun for 4-5 hours until pat dry the raw mango.
- Take a big bowl, add dried bitter gourd/karela, dried raw mango, mustard oil, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, nigella seeds (kalaunjee), salt (adjust as per taste).
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Transfer this karela pickle to the glass or ceramic bottle and let the pickle for about 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, the bitter gourd pickle is ready to eat.
- Store in an airtight jar and enjoy with your favorite meals!
Step-by-Step Recipe
1. Start by slicing the bitter gourd and sprinkling some salt over it. Let it rest for 2 hours to remove excess bitterness and rinse with water.
2. After that, boil enough water in a pan on high heat and add sliced bitter gourd and ½ tsp salt. Cook for 2 minutes and stir in between.
3. Strain them. Squeeze the bitter gourd well and dry it in the sun for 4-5 hours until pat dry the karela.
4. Make sure that you grate the mango in a thick grater.
5. Add grated ½ cup of raw mango and ½ tsp salt in a bowl and cover it with a lid. Keep it aside for 4-5 hours.
6. After that, Squeeze the grated mango and dry it in the sun for 4-5 hours until pat dry the raw mango.
7. Take a big bowl, add dried bitter gourd/karela, dried raw mango, 4 tbsp mustard oil, ½ tsp fenugreek seeds, 1 tsp fennel seeds, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp nigella seeds (kalaunjee), ½ tsp salt (adjust as per taste).
8. Mix all the ingredients well.
9. Transfer this karela pickle to the glass or ceramic bottle and let the pickle for about 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, the bitter gourd pickle is ready to eat.
10. Store in an airtight jar and enjoy with your favourite meals!
