Take bitter gourd
slices on a plate, add salt and ¼ tsp turmeric powder and rub them on the bitter gourd well. Keep aside for 30 minutes to remove bitterness.
Take yogurt, gram
flour, remaining turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, asafoetida and salt with little water in a bowl and whisk together well.
Heat oil in a deep
non-stick pan on medium heat, add ginger, green chillies, fenugreek seeds and fennel seeds and saute till fragrant.
Add bitter gourd slices
and increase heat. Mix well and add ¼ cup water. Mix well, cover and cook till the bitter gourd is tender.
Reduce heat, add
yogurt mixture and mix well. Continue to cook stirring continuously till oil begins to leave the mixture.
Transfer into a serving
bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.