diabetic-friendly
Punjabi Bharwa Karela
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating — nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱25 minsPrep Time
🔥30 minsCook Time
⏰55 minsTotal Time
👥3Serves
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Scraped karela stuffed with onion-spice masala and slow-cooked until soft — a classic bitter gourd sabzi for roti.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Salt karela briefly; rinse and dry.
2
Stuff with masala; tie if needed.
3
Cook covered low until soft; uncover to finish.
Nutrition per serving
140kcal
Protein3g
Carbohydrates14g
Fat9g
Fibre5g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Bitter gourd is a traditional diabetic-friendly vegetable. Measured oil and spice stuffing make it more approachable.
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Pro Tips
- →Scrape well.
- →Balance bitter with amchur.
- →Low slow cook.
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Variations
- 1No onion satvik spice stuffing.
- 2Air-fry finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Salt-rinse; add amchur/jaggery pinch.
Roti and dahi.
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