- Grate the upper layer of bitter melon, cut into thin slices. Now add a pinch of salt, half teaspoon of turmeric powder and squeeze the excess moisture (juicy content) from bitter melon then transfer to a bowl. Transfer this juice into serving glass and serve it. Now, preparation of bitter melon fry: Heat oil in a pan, add urad dal, green chilies, curry leaves, sliced onion, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, bitter melon, and saute it. Then season with coriander powder, red chili powder and cook it with closed lid on slow flame for about 4-5 minutes. In it, add sugar and fry till the bitter melon turns to golden brown in color. At last, add chopped coriander leaves and serve.