Low Carb Bitter Gourd Curry
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and healthy Low Carb Bitter Gourd Curry—a perfect choice for those seeking a nutrient-packed dish without the carbs. This recipe highlights the earthy bitterness of fresh bitter gourd, balanced beautifully with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander, and enriched with creamy coconut milk for a velvety finish. A quick soak in salted water reduces the gourd’s natural bitterness, while sautéing in fragrant coconut oil with mustard seeds and curry leaves lends depth and complexity to its flavors. Ready in under an hour, this wholesome, keto-friendly curry is ideal for vegetarians and pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or a light cucumber salad. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a visually stunning and deliciously satisfying dish. Perfect for anyone looking for low-carb recipes, bitter gourd lovers, or a unique twist on traditional Indian curries!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Bitter gourd
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 medium Tomato
- 3 units Garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- to taste Salt
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
Instructions
Wash the bitter gourds thoroughly. Slice them lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut into thin half-moons.
Soak the sliced bitter gourd in a bowl of salted water for 15 minutes to reduce bitterness.
Finely chop the onion, tomato, garlic, and ginger.
Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Sauté until they crackle.
Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
Add garlic and ginger, cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
Drain the bitter gourd slices and add them to the pan. Stir in turmeric, coriander, and red chili powder.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bitter gourd begins to soften.
Pour in coconut milk and add salt to taste. Stir well and let it simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the bitter gourd is cooked through and the curry thickens.
Add curry leaves and cook for another 2 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy your low carb bitter gourd curry!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3602 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1445 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
