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This delicious Bitter Melon Potato Curry dish is the perfect way to enjoy the health benefits of bitter melon!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups potatoes, chopped
- 1 medium bitter melon, chopped in small pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Chopped cilantro leaves for garnish
Directions:
- Wash bitter melon, cut in half, discard seeds and soft tissues, then chop into small pieces. Add salt and set aside for 5 minutes(this helps remove bitterness). Rinse bitter melon pieces, drain and set aside. Heat oil or water in a large saucepan. Saute onion and garlic until onion is soft, about 4 minutes. Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, cardamom. Stir in bitter melon pieces, potatoes to coat. Add coconut milk, water, thyme, bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover saucepan, cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in sea salt and remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro leaves.