Learn how to make a fresh, healthy, and delicious Bitter Gourd Salad (Karavila Salad) with this simple and flavourful recipe! Bitter gourd is known for its amazing health benefits, and this salad is one of the easiest ways to enjoy it without too much bitterness. In this video, I show you how to prepare bitter gourd the right way, how to reduce the bitterness naturally, and how to mix it with fresh ingredients to create a refreshing Sri Lankan-style salad that’s perfect for any meal.
This bitter gourd salad recipe is ideal for weight loss, diabetes-friendly diets, and anyone looking for a nutritious side dish packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Karavila is a popular ingredient in Sri Lankan homes, and this salad is one of the quickest dishes you can make — perfect for busy days, meal prep, or a healthy snack option.
In this Shorts video, you’ll see the key steps: slicing the bitter gourd, removing the seeds, adding onions, green chilies, tomatoes, lime, and a pinch of salt to bring out the fresh flavours. It’s a light, crunchy, tangy salad that pairs well with rice, curry, or can be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing side.
If you love Sri Lankan cooking, healthy recipes, or quick and easy meal ideas, this bitter gourd salad is a must-try. This video will help beginners and home cooks learn a simple method that keeps all the nutrients intact while improving the taste of bitter gourd.
This recipe is also great for anyone following clean eating, vegan, vegetarian, Ayurvedic, or low-carb lifestyles. Bitter gourd is known to support blood sugar levels, improve digestion, and boost your immune system — making this salad not just tasty, but extremely nutritious.
Watch till the end to see how the salad comes together in under a minute. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe for more Sri Lankan recipes, and share it with anyone who loves healthy food!