'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."

Pavakka Kichadi

Kerala is definitely God's country, because only He can make bitter gourd taste this good. Made with karela and yoghurt, it is possibly the best combination of the two and you can learn how to make it right here.

Pavakkai Pitlai

Another delicious dish whipped out with the ubiquitous bitter gourd, Pavakkai Pitlai comes from down south and is a perfect combination for a boring rice dish. Click here to get the recipe.