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Carailli, also known as cariley, bitter melon or bitter gourd is a vegetable
that is widely available at our markets, but quite unpopular presumable
because of its bitter taste.
Bitter gourd is loaded with essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins which
are essential to live healthy life. It is found beneficial in diabetes, different
cancers, fungal infections, hemorrhoids and many other diseases.
1. Helpful in Diabetes.
Research concluded that the fruit can considerably decrease blood
glucose concentrations. Bitter melons might encourage the release of
insulin when needed the most.
2. Fight head, neck cancer
Research found that bitter melon extract, suppressed the head and neck
cancer cell growth, reducing the growth of the tumor.
3. Fungal Infections
Antibacterial and antifungal features of bitter melon make it perfect for
fighting off numerous fungal infections such as psoriasis and ringworm.
4. Hemorrhoid Relief
Make a paste from the root of the bitter melon plant and apply it topically to
decrease the inflammation and relieve pain and bleeding.
5. Immune System Health
With bitter melon in your diet, you can defend serious diseases, like kidney
damage, liver failure and heart attack.
6. Prevention of breast cancer
Research conclude that Bitter melon extract, a common dietary
supplement, exerts a significant effect against breast cancer cell growth
and may finally become a chemopreventive agent against this form of
cancer.
7. Lowers Risk of Gout
Bitter gourd is essential for lowering the risk of gout as it is loaded with
Vitamin C.
8. Mental and Emotional Disorders
Bitter gourd is supportive in treating numerous mental and emotional
disorders. Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental
health problems which are cured with regular consumption of Vitamin B9
Rich foods like Bitter gourd.
9. Blood Pressure
Potassium present in bitter gourd is helpful in reversing the role of sodium
in unbalancing normal blood pressure. Apart from that it helps to decrease
the chances of hypertension as well as heart diseases.
CARAILLE
SALT-FISH
Ingredients
2 regular sized Caraili
1/4 cup of salt fish
2 tbps olive oil
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 medium onion sliced
1 small hot pepper
Salt (to taste, if necessary)
Directions
• Cut off the ends of the Caraili and
discard, cut in half and gut the inside to
remove all seeds etc. Slice very thin.
• Sprinkle with salt to help remove
bitterness and let stand for 45mins.
• Place the saltfish in a bowl of boiling
water and leave to cool. Then rinse with
cool water, squeeze dry and shred.
• Take the Caraili and squeeze out as
much liquid as you can before rinsing with
cool water, then squeeze to remove water.
• Heat oil in a frying pan, adding garlic,
onion and hot pepper. Stir for a few
minutes.
• Add the shredded salt fish and cook for
about 5 minutes
•Put the sliced Caraili in the pan and stir
occasionally for about 20mins until the
edges get brown.
This dish can be served with dumplings,
bake, potatoes or just about any carbs you
may enjoy.
Health benefits of Carailli
Recipe
