INGREDIENTS: 2 medium-sized bitter melon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chickpea flour 1 tablespoon rice flour 1 teaspoon red chili powder 1 teaspoon chaat masala Peanut or canola cooking oil to deep fry the chips Salt to taste METHOD: Wash the bitter melon and pat dry. Cut off the top and tail and then cut...Read More

Start the Macerated Bitter Melon the night before you plan to make this dessert. INGREDIENTS: Macerated Bitter Melon: 1 bitter melon, cored and cubed Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch Cookies: 8 ounces butter (2 sticks), room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2...Read More

This dish originates in Okinawa, where bitter melon is commonly used. This is a variation of what is viewed in Japan as a signature recipe of Okinawa. INGREDIENTS: 1 bitter melon, split lengthwise, seeds and spongy pulp removed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grapeseed or other neutral-flavored oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, divided 3...Read More

  INGREDIENTS: 3 cups bitter melon, finely sliced 2 medium red onions, halved and finely sliced 2 medium tomatoes, cut into small dice 3-4 green chilies, slit lengthwise 15 curry leaves, torn 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons tamarind paste, or to taste (Priya tamarind paste is good) 3 3/4 cups water, divided 2 1/2 teaspoons...Read More