Karela Tapenade Over the Top!

KTOTT-img1Karela is a very bitter vegetable that is loaded with healing properties for the human physiology as it is Tikt (bitter), Katu (pungent), Kashai (astringent – has a lot of Marut or space element). Due to these properties it helps counteract the heavy, clogging and ama-genic properties of sugar or high carb foods. But it is easier to speak about incorporating karela into our diet than actually doing it! Its bitter taste is not always desirable, even if we try to mask it one way or another. Indian culture, and specially Ayurveda, has many recipes, but here, in our SVA Kitchen, we developed a new one for you, one that has a modern twist to satisfy our western imaginations as well. This recipe came out very tasty and we know it is going to please your family and friends. You can also improvise on the presentation (you can make small triangles out of fresh rolled roti-s or flatbreads and spread the Karela Tapenade on top and garnish either with fresh cilantro or toasted powder coriander).

Karela Tapenade
4 oz Karela (weight by weight) chopped rough
1 tsp Mum’s ghee
1/2 tsp Olive Oil
1 tsp SVA Turmeric
1 Tbsp SVA Coriander seeds
1/2 tsp Soma Salt
1/ tsp Mum’s Masala
2 Green Thai chillies (optional)
1 small chunk of fresh ginger (optional)
3/4 cup water
2 limes
fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
fresh toasted and ground coriander powder (optional)

Directions:
Add the karela, the ghee, the turmeric, the coriander, the salt, the olive oil, and the water (plus the chillies and ginger if using any) in a pot and cook over slow to medium fire until the karela is fully cooked.
Turn off the heat and add the lime juice. Add the whole mixture into a blender and blend down to a smooth paste (add some more water if needed). 

In a separate pan, warm 1/2 tsp of Mum’s Ghee and add 1 tsp Mum’s Masala. After 20-30 seconds pour over the blended mixture.

Next you can choose to put your Tapenade in a plate and decorate it with suggested garnishes or you can just serve it in a bowl.

Try this after heavy sugary meals and let us know how you felt! Enjoy!

Click here to watch Malvika demonstrate the recipe for you on youtube.

Disclaimer

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