Bitter Melon - Dark (1kg)

Fresh dark bitter melon (karela), 1kg — a staple of Indian and Asian cooking, prized for its distinctive bitterness and traditional health associations.

What you get: a 1kg pack of fresh dark bitter melon.

How to Use Bitter Melon

• Karela sabzi: stuffed or fried, Indian-style, often with onion and spices
• Stir-fried: thinly sliced with egg, Chinese-style
• Curries: added to Indian and Sri Lankan vegetable curries
• To reduce the bitterness: salt sliced bitter melon and let it sit for 20-30 minutes before rinsing and cooking, if you prefer a milder result

Storage

Keep refrigerated and use within about a week for best texture and flavour.

Goes well with: Curry Leaf in Indian-style stir-fries and curries.