Bitter melon – 1/2 kg, salt – 2 tsp, turmaric powder – 1/2 tsp, mustard – 1/2 tsp, red chilli powder – 1 tsp.
Cut bitter-melon into fine pieces.Add salt, turmeric powder and leave it for 15 min.Heat 6 tsp of oil in a frying pan, add mustard seeds and when it pops, add 3/4 tsp asafoetida.Squeeze out the water from the bitter-melon and add it to the oil. Add red chilli powder and fry well until fully cooked.