Karela Sabzi
1 servings of karela sabzi contains 219 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 30% carbs, 63% fat, and 7% protein. This is a good source of fiber (16% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 6 servings
- Cook Time
- 60 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Generously salt sliced bitter melon and place in colander for 2 hours. Squeeze water out with your hands.
- In a large saucepan, heat oil and fry bitter melon on low to medium heat for 20 30 minutes. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
- In the same oil, add onion and fry for 10 minutes on low to medium heat till it browns evenly.
- Add salt and spices and stir for 1 3 minutes. Add water to deglaze the pan if necessary.
- Add diced tomatoes and fry on high heat for 5- 7 minutes.
- Add the fried bitter melon. Dial heat to lowest possible point and cover. Let it steam for five minutes.
- Add cilantro for garnish and serve with either roti or plain rice.
- Recipe by: Maryam Jillani (source: https://www.pakistaneats.com/recipes/karela-sabzi-bitter-melon-vegetable/)
Nutrition Facts
For 1 servings of karela sabzi
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 219 | |
| Fats | 16g | 20% |
| Saturated fats | 2g | 11% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 505mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 17g | 6% |
| Net carbs | 13g | |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | |
| Protein | 4g | |
| Calcium | – | |
| Iron | – | |
| Potassium | – | |
| Vitamin D | – | |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | – | |
| Beta carotene | – | |
| Caffeine | – | |
| Choline | – | |
| Copper | – | |
| Fluoride | – | |
| Folate (B9) | – | |
| Lycopene | – | |
| Magnesium | – | |
| Manganese | – | |
| Niacin | – | |
| Pantothenic acid | – | |
| Phosphorus | – | |
| Retinol | – | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | – | |
| Selenium | – | |
| Theobromine | – | |
| Thiamine | – | |
| Vitamin A IU | – | |
| Vitamin A | – | |
| Vitamin B12 | – | |
| Vitamin B6 | – | |
| Vitamin C | – | |
| Vitamin D IU | – | |
| Vitamin D2 | – | |
| Vitamin D3 | – | |
| Vitamin E | – | |
| Vitamin K | – | |
| Zinc | – | |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 6g | |
| Sucrose | – | |
| Glucose | – | |
| Fructose | – | |
| Lactose | – | |
| Maltose | – | |
| Galactose | – | |
| Starch | – | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 2g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fats | – | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | – | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | – | |
| Total omega 6 | – | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | – | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | – | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | – | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | – | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | – | |
| Arginine | – | |
| Aspartic acid | – | |
| Cystine | – | |
| Glutamic acid | – | |
| Glycine | – | |
| Histidine | – | |
| Hydroxyproline | – | |
| Isoleucine | – | |
| Leucine | – | |
| Lysine | – | |
| Methionine | – | |
| Phenylalanine | – | |
| Proline | – | |
| Serine | – | |
| Threonine | – | |
| Tryptophan | – | |
| Tyrosine | – | |
| Valine | – | |