Light, tangy tamarind stew with sautéed bitter gourd, onion, tomato, ginger and a tiny mustard–methi–curry leaf tadka. Blue defaults: measured oil, no jaggery, low-sodium.
Nutrition (est., 180 g): ~90–140 kcal • ~12–16 g carbs • ~2–3 g protein • ~3–6 g fat
Diabetic/Blue note: Eat Often/Moderate—pair with millets/brown rice and a protein.
Weight-loss tips: Ask extra karela, no sweetener, soupy.
Local Names (Transliterated): Telugu Kakarakaya Pulusu • Hindi Karele ki Sabzi (Imli) • Tamil Pavakkai Puli Kuzhambu • Kannada Hagalkayi Gojju/Huli
