Kareela (Bitter Gourd)

Also Known As Bitter Gourd, Karela Is One Of The Healthiest Vegetables In The Food Kingdom.

It Is'Full Of Antioxidants, Vitamins, And Minerals. It Can Be Eaten As A Vegetable, A Pickle Or As A Juice.

There Are Many Benefits Of Regular Consumption Of Bitter Gourd.

It Is An Excellent Source Of Vitamins B1, B2, And B3, C, Magnesium, Folate, Zinc, Phosphorus, Manganese, And Has High Dietary Fibre.

It Is Rich In Iron, And Contains Twice The Beta-Carotene Of Broccoli, Twice The Calcium Of Spinach, And Twice The Potassium Of A Banana.

Do not wash the bitter gourd until you are ready to use it, as excess moisture causes rapid spoilage. Wrap the unwashed bitter gourd in paper towels, newspaper, or a cloth cover to absorb moisture. Store in the vegetable crisper drawer of your refrigerator, ideally between (0°C–04°C) (32–40°F).