'Oho mummy, not karela again!' While the humble Karela is good for health, it is a huge turn off for the taste buds. Today, we will help you get over your fear of the supposedly unappetizing Karela by presenting to you innovative dishes made from the vegetable that will leave you wondering, "Was that actually a 'bitter' gourd."

Shukto

This healthy Bengali dish with karela as its star is not only easy to cook but is also a Bengali favourite. Stir fried with oodles of seasonal vegetables, it is the perfect starter during lunch or dinner. Catch the recipe for the dish here..

Karela Chutney

The perfect recipe to combat the bitterness of the vegetable. The Karela sacrifices itself to improve the taste of dishes that are too sweet by themselves. Check out the recipe here.