12 August 2013

How to Remove Bitter Gourd Bitterness

Bitter gourd is a very bitter but healthy vegetable. Due to its bitterness, generally many don't like it. There are numerous ways one can avoid its bitterness and use it in your regular cooking to benefit from its in-numerous health benefits. 

Here are some ways below:

1. Soak the bitter gourd in tamarind water for 30 mins & strain the water and wash the vegetable thoroughly in running water and then use it for cooking.

2. Boil the bitter gourd in tamarind water for 15 minutes and strain the water completely and wash it under running water and then use for cooking.


3. Soak the bitter gourd in rice-washed water (Whey water) for 30 minutes and strain the water and wash the vegetable thoroughly in running water and then use it for cooking.


4. Sprinkle 1-2 tsp of salt on the cut bitter gourd and mix with hand well and allow it to rest for 30 minutes and then squeeze the water out of the vegetable and then use it for cooking.


5. Don’t use the bitter gourd with bright red seeds, it could be bitterer. Use the ones that have white seeds inside for less bitterness.

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