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Karela Shot

bitter gourd, undiluted, and no pretence that it is pleasant

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Karela, the bitter gourd the shot is pressed from
Photo: Salil Kumar Mukherjee · CC BY-SA 4.0
Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Active10 min
Serves1
Difficultyeasy

Allergens in Karela Shot: none of the ten listed below.

Ingredients

Quantities for 1.

  • 1 medium, deseeded and chopped Bitter Gourdthe white pith inside is the bitterest part; leave it if you mean it
  • 1, juiced Lemon
  • 10g fresh Gingeroptional
  • ½ tsp Black Saltoptional
  • 1 tsp Honeyfor the faint-heartedoptional

Cookware

blender

Ingredient names in English →

Checked against the ingredient list for ten allergens: milk, egg, fish, crustaceans, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, soy and gluten. Brands vary, so read the label on anything new to you.

Method

  1. Deseed the karela and chop it. Rubbing the pieces with salt and resting fifteen minutes draws out some bitterness, if that is what you want.
  2. Blend with 80ml water until smooth.
  3. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing the pulp.
  4. Stir in the lemon, ginger and black salt. Drink cold and fast.

Storage

Same day only. It grows more bitter as it sits.

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Times, yields, allergens and nutrition are guidance. Use your own judgement on doneness and on storing. More in About.