Karela is a melon that looks similar to a cucumber, but with a distinctive warty flesh (think of the warts on some gourds). Other names for karela are “bitter melon”, “bitter gourd” and “bitter apple.” One major characteristic of Indian food, especially Gujarati food, is that each dish tends to appeal to all five tastes.… Continue reading Karela nu shaak (Bitter Gourd Curry)
