Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), which is commonly known as karela, is consumed through out the Asian subcontinent for culinary and medicinal properties. The green fruits of momordica are a good source of Vitamin C and provide some Vitamin A, phosphorus and iron. Momordica charantia is a fast growing, trailing or climbing with thin stems and tendrils. The fruit though bitter is wholesome and esteemed as vegetable. The tender fruits may be sliced and preserved after drying for use in the off season, which are eaten as vegetable in stew or are pickled. Steeping the fruit in salt water and cooking after scraping the skin reduces bitterness
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