How many calories does one tablespoon of Dry Karela Chutney, Indian Bitter Gourd Chutney Powder have?

One tablespoon of Dry Karela Chutney, Indian Bitter Gourd Chutney Powder gives 46 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 93.2 calories, proteins account for 6 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 3 calories.  One tablespoon of Dry Karela Chutney, Indian Bitter Gourd Chutney Powder provides about 5 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

46 calories for 1 tbsp of Dry Karela Chutney, Indian Bitter Gourd Chutney Powder, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 2.2g, Protein 1g, Fat 3.8g. 

642 calories for 1 cup of Dry Karela Chutney, Indian Bitter Gourd Chutney Powder, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 30.6g, Protein 14.1g, Fat 52.6g. 

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dry karela chutney recipe | Indian bitter gourd chutney powder | hagalakayi chutney podi is an accompaniment to Indian meals. Learn how to make Indian bitter gourd chutney powder.

To make dry karela chutney, wash the karela, cut into halves and remove the seeds and then grate it, we need 1 cup of grated karela. In a deep bowl, add grated karela, add salt and put enough water and squeeze it. Keep aside. In a kadhai add oil, cumin seeds, asafoetida and grated karela and sauté on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the peanuts, coconut, sesame seeds, turmeric powder and chilli powder and sauté on a medium for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sugar, lemon juice and salt and chaat masala and mix well. Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container. Use as required.

Bitter gourd, also named as karela, is one veggie that is quite talked about for its distinct taste and flavour. Its bitter taste is what most people dislike and thus avoid including it in their meals. Here we have presented karela in a more pleasing form - Indian bitter gourd chutney powder.

This dry karela chutney is a simple yet interesting addition to your menu which can be made easily and quickly with ingredients very commonly available in your kitchen! Do not miss on trying this chutney powder. We guarantee you are sure to be praised for this addition on the serving table.

Is Dry Karela Chutney, Indian Bitter Gourd Chutney Powder healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

1. Karela ( bitter gourd) : Anyone who has just been detected with diabetes is advised to eat karela by all. Many studies have shown that they contain insulin like substances which help to keep blood sugar under control. Moreover the carb count of this gourd is also low, which is an added advantage for diabetics. Bitter gourd not only reduces intestinal disorders like constipation but is equally beneficial for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). See detailed benefits of bitter gourd karela. 

2. Coconut : The fresh coconut has saturated fats but most of it is MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) which promote weight loss. The high fibre content 13.6 gm (45.3% of RDA) along with high lauric acid content of coconut improves cholesterol levels in the body. Improving the action of insulin secretion and lowering the raised blood sugar levels is yet another benefit of coconut for Diabetics. See here for 10 amazing benefits of coconut.  

What's the problem ?

Sugar  (castor sugar ): Sugar used in the recipe is also called white poison. It is a simple carbohydrate with zero nutritional value. On intake, sugar will cause inflammation of the body which will last for many hours. It will spike your blood sugar level and shut down the fat burning process. This also causes high blood sugar levels in your body. The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage. 

Refined Vegetable Oils : To some vegetable oil is only soyabean oil, while some promote it as a mix of oils like soyabean, canola, sunflower, corn and other omega-6 rich oils. These are often cheaper options than many oils, but they are highly processed oils. They are undoubtedly not to be reached out for, whether you are looking for salad dressings, sautéing or cooking.  The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products made from refined vegetable oil for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage. 

The healthiest oil you can make a pick at is the olive oil which is loaded with MUFA. But its usage is restricted to salads and stir-fries. Avocado oil can be used in cooking, but it’s expensive. So what you can turn to for cooking is Coconut oil. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Dry Karela Chutney, Indian Bitter Gourd Chutney Powder?

Yes, but very limited quantity as there is usage of 2 tsp sugar in the recipe but per tablespoon is very little used. We suggest you cut the sugar while making this recipe in half. 

Use coconut oil to cook the powder. 

Can healthy individuals have Dry Karela Chutney, Indian Bitter Gourd Chutney Powder?

Yes.