Bitter Melon Tacos. I have never tried Bitter Melon but I hear it's very popular among people with high blood sugar, especially those with Type 2 diabetes (like myself), due to its mild hypoglycemic effect. Something a bit different for your Meatless Monday! The recipe is from one of my favorite sites, the Diabetes Self Management website. At the site you'll find a huge selection of Meatless Monday Recipes along with Diabetic Friendly Recipes! I've also left a link at the end of the post to subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine, one of my favorite Magazines. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Bitter Melon Tacos
Bitter melon is very popular among people with high blood sugar, especially those with Type 2 diabetes, due to its mild hypoglycemic effect…
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil or coconut oil
Pinch of asafoetida or hing
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
8 bitter melons, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon tamarind concentrate or fresh tamarind pulp
1 tablespoon jaggery or brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin seed powder
1 teaspoon dried mango powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed powder
1–2 tablespoons water
Corn or wheat tortillas
Salsa of choice (I use mixed mango)
2 tablespoons shredded coconut, for garnish
Directions
1 – Heat oil in a pan. Add a pinch of asafoetida or hing (watch out for the sizzle!), then add the cumin seeds, ginger and garlic. Stir for about 15 seconds.
2 РAdd bitter melon slices. Saut̩ for about 5 minutes.
3 – Add tamarind, jaggery, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin seed powder, mango powder and coriander seed powder.
4 – Add 1–2 tablespoons of water. Give it a quick stir and allow the bitter melon to cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender.
5 – Serve the bitter melon stir fry with tortillas to make tacos. Top with salsa to complement and balance the flavors. Garnish with shredded coconut.
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/bitter-melon-tacos/
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