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Bitter Melon Chips Recipe, Diabetes-Friendly

June 10, 2017 by Scarlet

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Bitter melon is a food I am familiar with from Indian cuisine. It is a bit bitter, as the name suggests, but it also a satisfying flavor and texture. Bitter melon makes a great meat replacement as far having a nice texture and a great depth of flavor. It is known for being good for your liver and and there are many bitter melon recipes for those with diabetes because bitter melon can lower blood sugar levels and lower blood triglyceride levels. This bitter melon chips recipe is diabetes-friendly and a fun way to try something different.

This bitter melon chips recipe is featured in the new cookbook, INDIAN CUISINE DIABETES COOKBOOK: Savory Spices and Bold Flavors from South Asia by May Abraham Fridel. I was given permission to share it with you here. Indian cuisine is one of the most popular ethnic foods in the United States and the INDIAN CUISINE DIABETES COOKBOOK brings the taste, aroma, and health benefits of Indian spices into the kitchen for those with diabetes and those simply looking to eat healthier and feel better. I have included an affiliate amazon link below for your convenience.

Bitter Melon Chips Recipes Diabetes-Friendly
©2017 by the American Diabetes Association, Inc.® Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook is available at ShopDiabetes.org, in bookstores nationwide, or by calling 1-800-232-6733.

KARELA BITTER MELON CHIPS RECIPE

bitter melon recipes diabetes

Karela, or bitter melon, is a vegetable that is used extensively in Asian countries. It is widely grown and eaten in India, Southeast Asia, China, and East Africa, where it is appreciated for its nutritional value. In India it is considered to be a good vegetable option for people with diabetes. Bitter melon can be found in Indian and Asian markets.

SERVES: 4
SERVING SIZE: ABOUT 7 CHIPS
PREP TIME: 35 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES

Bitter Melon Chips Ingredients:

2 large (about 7 × 2 inches) or 3 medium bitter melons, washed, trimmed, and sliced into ½-inch / 13-mm rounds
1 tsp / 6.7 g salt, divided
one teaspoon / 5 g amchoor (mango) powder
1 tsp / 5 g ground coriander
1 tsp / 5 g cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp / 1.3 g ground turmeric
1 Tbsp / 7.5 g chickpea flour
one tablespoon / 7.5 g rice flour
1 Tbsp / 15 mL sunflower oil

How To Make Bitter Melon Chips:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F / 200 oC.
2. In a large bowl, combine the slices of the bitter melon and 3/4 tsp / 5 g salt. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes. (This helps reduce the bitterness of the melon. After 30 minutes, the bitter melon will ooze out excess water.)
3. After 30 minutes, squeeze excess water out of the melon and pat dry with a paper towel. 4. In a medium bowl, combine the amchoor powder, coriander, cayenne, turmeric, chickpea flour, and rice flour; mix well.
5. Toss the spice mixture with melon pieces, making sure melon is evenly coated, and set aside.

Bitter Melon Chips

Food Photography: Renee Comet Photography

CHOICES/EXCHANGES
1/2 Carbohydrate
1/2 Fat Calories

60 Calories from Fat 30 Total Fat 3.5 g Saturated Fat 0.4 g Trans Fat 0.0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 150 mg Potassium 230 mg Total Carbohydrate 6 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugars 1 g

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June 10, 2017
by Scarlet Paolicchi
Cuisine Indian
Category Family Food Ideas And Recipes
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Ingredients

  • 2 large (about 7 × 2 inches) or 3 medium bitter melons, washed, trimmed, and sliced into ½-inch / 13-mm rounds
  • 1 tsp / 6.7 g salt, divided
  • 1 tsp / 5 g amchoor (mango) powder
  • 1 tsp / 5 g ground coriander
  • 1 tsp / 5 g cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp / 1.3 g ground turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp / 7.5 g chickpea flour
  • 1 Tbsp / 7.5 g rice flour
  • 1 Tbsp / 15 mL sunflower oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F / 200 oC.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the slices of the bitter melon and 3/4 tsp / 5 g salt. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes. (This helps reduce the bitterness of the melon. After 30 minutes, the bitter melon will ooze out excess water.)
  3. After 30 minutes, squeeze excess water out of the melon and pat dry with a paper towel.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the amchoor powder, coriander, cayenne, turmeric, chickpea flour, and rice flour; mix well.
  5. Toss the spice mixture with melon pieces, making sure melon is evenly coated, and set aside.

Nutrition Facts

Bitter Melon Chips Recipe, Diabetes-Friendly

Serves: 4

Amount Per Serving:
Calories 64.67 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.17 g 6.2%
Saturated Fat 0.53 g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0%
Sodium 170.41 mg 7.1%
Total Carbohydrate 6.68 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.94 g 8%
Sugars 0.52 g
Protein 1.5 g
Vitamin A 4.62 % Vitamin C 59.73 %
Calcium 2.43 % Iron 4.71 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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