Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon or Karavila Vegetable in Sri Lanka

Bitter Gourd is also known as Bitter Melon. Karavila is the name used in Sri Lanka. You can make a curry or fry bitter gourd. What is the taste of bitter gourd ? Well the name says it ! It tastes bitter but this is one of the healthy vegetables for you. Karavila or bitter gourd is said to be good for high blood sugar levels. Popular vegetable not only in Sri Lanka but India, China and most of the Asian countries as well.