BITTER TRUTHS ABOUT THE BITTER GOURD

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Who enjoys eating bitter gourd? That's fine if you don't like it; just read about it on my blog, and eventually you will.

BITTER GOURD ORIGIN AND SIGNIFICANCE: 

The scientific name of bitter gourd is MOMORDICA CHARANTIA.Common names for the bitter gourd include "bitter melon," "bitter squash," and "bitter squash," and it is frequently cultivated in tropical climates including those in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. However, bitter melon originated in Africa and is a staple food for a group of Africans known as the Kung.In India Bitter gourd has many other names like Karela, Karel, Kalara. 

Bitter gourd belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and is a herb. It is a tendril bearing vine which can grow up to 16 feet.It is a vegetable with a green color and conical ends with rough, jagged spikes on the rind.It has Thick or sometimes thin flesh with seeds in it. When ripens it turns to yellow Color, but mostly eaten will it is raw.It has the name from its taste which is bitter.

Bitter gourd is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C.Bitter gourd has various health benefits when taken in different forms.It is often used to treat diabetes, prevent cancer, lower cholesterol levels in the body, and aid in weight loss. 

BITTER GOURD AND DIABETES:

Diabetes cannot be cured, but it can be managed with specific lifestyle choices, such as eating the proper diet and getting enough exercise. Bitter melon reduces blood sugar levels in your body. It acts as insulin which allows glucose into all cells of the body instead of bloodDiabetes patients are advised by medical professionals to regularly sip a glass of bitter gourd juice first thing in the morning. This promotes liver cleansing, aids in weight loss, and manages blood sugar levels.For instance a product called karela juice is used to treat Diabetes produced by Patanjali.

DIFFERENT CUISINES:

 Bitter gourd is used in many different types of international cuisine. It is consumed by people in different parts of the world:

In South India bitter gourd is cooked as stir fry or Sabzi or pulusu. First, Wash it thoroughly under water and then soak in salt water for some time, then cut the edges and Stir fry for a few minutes in oil. Sprinkle salt and the spices like cumin powder,coriander powder and red chilli powder.It tastes Exceptional.

• Chinese make stir fries soups, Herbal teas 

• Indians make Stir fry, Sabzi cooked with all spices and also in liquid form called kakarakai pulusu in south India 

• Nepalis make it as pickle 

• Burmans blend with  shrimp and spices to prepare fry

• Srilankan people also make a curry and eat with rice

• Pakistanis make Sabzi out of it and eat along with tandoori bread

• Indonesians prepare dish called gado-gado 

• Vietnamese make soup

  
  

TAKE AWAY: 

So, if you haven't already, I believe you are ready to taste by the time you have read about the advantages and widespread use of it. Please share your thoughts in the comment below.