Gorzki melon / Karela 250g

Gorzki melon / Karela - a vegetable and a relief for health Bitter melon is a very popular vegetable in Asian countries, where its health-promoting

prohperties are widely known. Especially the ability to lower blood glucose levels. While not like drugs that are effective for one organ or tissue, it works to improve glucose metabolism throughout the body. Its role is important especially in the intestines, where carbohydrates and sugars are converted into glucose and transported into the blood. Bitter melon reduces the amount of glucose absorbed by preventing the enzymes that break down complex sugars into simple sugars. It also affects the glucose transport channels.
Bitter melon may also play a preventive role in Type II diabetes, where it restores the proper response to insulin in individual organs.
In addition to its blood sugar regulating properties, bitter melon acts as an antioxidant against the negative effects of diabetes.

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Links to pages containing recipes for dishes using Bitter Melon: Bitter Melon Curry http://smak-indii.pl/curry-z-gorzkiego-melona-karela-curry?source=rss rss & utm_campaign = bitter-melon-karela-curry-curry




Bitter Melon Chips
http://smak-indii.pl/czipsy-z-gorzkiego-melona-bitter-gourd-chips?

.source=rss Enterprisemedium=rss EnterpriseCampaign=chips-from-bitter-melon-bitter-gourd-chips Bitter Melon stuffed with pork
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 Ingredients:

• 2-3 medium Karele (bitter melons) - cut into narrow wedges without seeds.
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, grated
• 2.5 cm of ginger, peeled and grated ( http://www.littleindia.pl/imbir-swiezy-1-kg-683.html )
• 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 Teaspoon of Turmeric ( http://www.littleindia.pl/trs-kurkuma-mielona-100g.html )
• 1 Teaspoon of Amchur ( http://www.littleindia.pl/trs-mango-w-proszku-100-g.html )
• 1 Teaspoon Garam Masala (http://www.littleindia.pl/trs-mieszanka-przypraw-garam-masala-100-g.html)
• 1 teaspoon coriander (http://www.littleindia.pl/trs-kolendra-mielona-100-g.html)
• Salt and chili powder to taste (http://www.littleindia.pl/trs-papryka-ostra-mielona-100-g.html)
• 1 teaspoon milagara or sugar
• Frying oil
• Fresh coriander leaves (www.littleindia.pl/kolendra-peczek.html)

How to prepare:

1. At the very beginning it is necessary to cook the bitter melon in a pressure cooker. You can also steam it.
2. Put the bitter melon in the pressure cooker and add 2-3 tablespoons of water, some salt, turmeric and mix. Cover the pressure cooker and cook until the first whistle. Turn off the fire and relieve pressure in the pot by placing it under a stream of cold water.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and fry over low heat until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the tomatoes and the rest of the spices along with the salt and chili powder. Fry while stirring until the tomatoes are almost cooked. Add Bitter Melon. Check that the amount of salt and the sharpness of the food match and add salt or chili as needed.
5. Cover the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes until the Karela is tender. Finally, add the chopped coriander leaves.