By Dr. Anju Sodhi (BAMS, ND)

Sautéed Bitter Melon

Ingredients

1 pound bitter melon
Salt, as needed
1 – 2 tablespoon olive oil or mustard oil
One small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon mango powder
Red chili * optional

DIRECTIONS

Peel bitter melon lightly if desired, and cut it into round pieces
Rub some salt on it, and leave for one hour
Rinse the bitter melon and let it dry, and dry on a paper towel
Add oil to the pan and sauté bitter melon for 5 to 7 minutes
Add chopped onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes
Add salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili *optional
Add mango powder at the end
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