Bitter Melon Potato Curry

This delicious Bitter Melon Potato Curry dish is easy to prepare. Bitter melon and potato cooked with spices and coconut milk for a flavorful dish, the perfect way to enjoy the health benefits of bitter melon!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: bitter melon curry, caraille curry

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 137kcal

Equipment

1 large saucepan

Ingredients

4 cups potatoes chopped
1 medium bitter melon deseeded and chopped
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons curry powder *See notes about curry powder
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

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 in a large saucepan. Saute onion and garlic until onion is soft, about 4 minutes. Add Curry powder or turmeric, coriander, cumin, cardamom. Stir in bitter melon pieces, potatoes and stir 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.

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