(Six out of nine chances are you may prefer bitter gourd to butter chicken after learning about its benefits. )
Bitter gourd or bitter melon or Karela (Hindi meaning) is far better than butter chicken.
Chicken may lead to cholesterol and allied diseases but bitter gourd has many health benefits.
Diabetes: Ayurveda believes it to a right medicine for diabetes. It carries plant-insulin which lowers urine and sugar levels.
Drunkenness: Bitter gourd is often recommended by many naturopaths as a prescription for drunkenness. Its raw leaves are used in juice which acts an antidote against alcoholics..
Stomachache: It is used for a smooth functioning of stomach. It is known for laxative properties. Its regular use cures constipation and other related diseases.
Blood purification: Bitter gourd is known for its unique purifying qualities.
Metabolism: Bitter gourd juice is recommended by health experts to develop body metabolism.
Multi-vitamins: Bitter gourd carries a number of vitamins such as Vitamin A, B1, B2, C.
Bitter gourd may give you bitter taste but long term benefits. Butter chicken may give you momentary good taste, but long term losses.