Karela / Bitter Gourd / Bitter Melon 500g

Fresh Karela / Bitter Gourd / Bitter Melon 500g is a popular Indian and Asian vegetable known for its distinctive ridged green skin and naturally bitter flavour. Also called Paavakkai in South Indian cooking and Bitter Melon in international markets, karela is widely used in traditional home-style recipes across Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi and Asian cuisines.

Karela is commonly prepared as karela sabzi, stuffed karela, bitter gourd curry, karela fry, stir-fry dishes and vegetable side dishes. Its bold bitter taste pairs well with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, potatoes, gram flour, tamarind, jaggery and Indian spices, helping create rich and flavourful meals.

This 500g pack is ideal for weekly cooking, small families and customers looking to buy fresh Indian vegetables online in the UK. Order fresh Karela / Bitter Gourd / Bitter Melon 500g from Pick N Save UK and enjoy quality Asian groceries and fresh produce delivered with convenience.

• Fresh Karela / Bitter Gourd / Bitter Melon 500g pack
• Popular Indian vegetable with a natural bitter flavour
• Also known as Paavakkai, Pavakkai, Bitter Melon and Bitter Gourd
• Ideal for karela sabzi, stuffed karela, curries and stir-fries
• Great with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, ginger and Indian spices
• Suitable for Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi and Asian cooking
• Perfect for weekly grocery shopping and traditional home-style meals
• Order fresh Indian vegetables online from Pick N Save UK

Pack Size: 500g
Product Type: Fresh Vegetable
Category: Fresh Indian Vegetables
Taste: Naturally bitter and earthy
Texture: Firm with ridged green skin
Also Known As: Karela, Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Paavakkai, Pavakkai, Ampalaya
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, South Indian, Asian
Usage: Sabzi, curry, stuffed karela, stir-fry, fry dishes, vegetable sides
Storage: Keep refrigerated and use as soon as possible for best freshness.

Cooking Ideas:

Use Karela / Bitter Gourd to make traditional karela sabzi with onions and spices, stuffed karela with masala filling, karela fry, bitter gourd curry or South Indian-style paavakkai dishes.

To reduce bitterness, slice the karela, lightly salt it and leave it for a short time before cooking. It can also be cooked with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, tamarind or a small amount of jaggery to balance the natural bitter taste.