Fresh bitter melons (karela) are an essential ingredient for authentic Indian and Asian dishes. They impress with their tart, earthy flavor, which is particularly effective in curries and hearty stir-fries. Discover premium vegetables at Sairas, your trusted Middle Eastern market in Hamburg.
Fresh bitter melons (karela)
Authentic vegetables for Indian and Asian cuisine
Discover our fresh bitter melons – also known as karela or bitter gourd – an essential ingredient for authentic Indian cuisine and Asian specialties. These elongated, green fruits are distinguished by their striking, wrinkled surface and a characteristic, subtly tart flavor that delights lovers of Far Eastern cuisine worldwide.
Culinary profile
Bitter melon offers a unique and complex taste experience. Very intense when raw, its tartness softens with gentle cooking, revealing a deep, earthy aroma. This exceptional depth of flavor harmonizes perfectly with bold spices, bringing a wonderful culinary balance to rich dishes.
Uses & Recipes
Karela is a versatile ingredient in traditional cuisine. To gently reduce its bitterness before cooking, the sliced fruit can be salted, left to rest briefly, and then squeezed dry. It is ideal for savory stir-fries, classic Indian curries, sabzi (vegetable side dishes), or as crispy fried bhajis. The stuffed version, in which the karela is prepared with an aromatic blend of spices, is also particularly popular.
Product details
| Ingredients |
100% Fresh Bitter Gourd (Karela) |
| Allergens |
Contains no notifiable allergens. |
Nutritional values per 100 g (approx.)
| Calorific value |
75 kJ / 18 kcal |
| Fat |
< 0.2 g |
| carbohydrates |
3.5 g |
| - of which sugar |
< 0.5 g |
| protein |
1.0 g |
| Dietary fiber |
2.0 g |
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