Stock Photo: Indian Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear, Balsam Apple, Bitter Gourd, Momordica Charantia.
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Bitter gourd is commonly eaten throughout India. In North Indian cuisine, it is often served with yogurt on the side to offset the bitterness, used in curry such as sabzi, or stuffed with spices and then cooked in oil and yogurt on the side to offset the bitterness. From managing blood sugar to lowering cholesterol,and long list of health benefits, It comes in classic green, but bitter melon is no wallflower. Its strong flavor are attention-grabbers. “Bitter melon isn’t just for culinary adventurers, this fruit is a jack-of-all-trades, “It’s a great option for those looking to fight disease through healthful food choices.While bitter melon is a close relative of vegetables like zucchini and cucumber, it’s classified as a fruit. It also goes by many aliases, including balsam pear, balsam apple, bitter gourd and, for the scientifically minded, Momordica charantia.
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