Though bitter gourd having lots of health benefits it is considered to be the worst preferred vegetables due to its taste. It is very much bitter, but there are various ways through which it can be made much better to eat. Here we look at how to make bitter gourd taste better.
Cut bitter gourd into pieces, rinse and soak in tamarind juice for at least 30 minutes. Also, you can cut bitter gourd into thinner pieces, remove all seeds and leave it for few minutes. Squeeze out all the juice and rinse. Fry them until they are light brown. This recipe of bitter gourd is having good taste.
Also, you can boil bitter gourd for few minutes in salt water and after that drop them in cold water. It will help remove bitterness and prepare a dish using this bitter gourd will be better to consume.
Cut bitter gourd into small pieces after removing seeds and saute in olive oil. Add garlic or onions to the oil to counteract bitter taste.
You can soak bitter gourd pieces in diluted yoghurt at least an hour before use. Also, the best way is to marinate bitter gourd pieces with a good amount of salt. Squeeze out the juice and rinse before making the recipe. Another way to add sweet or neutral-tasting ingredients like sugar, potatoes and cheese. While preparing a dish of bitter gourd, you can add jaggery.