Bitter Melon Powder – Bitter Gourd – Momordica charantia

Bitter Melon Powder, also known as Karela or Bitter Gourd, is a powdered form of Momordica charantia , a climbing vine in the gourd family. It is made from dried bitter melon fruit and is valued for its strongly bitter taste, earthy vegetable aroma, and fine, easy-to-mix texture. This botanical powder is commonly used in traditional food and herbal preparations where the distinctive flavor of bitter melon is desired.

Bitter melon powder is best known for its sharp bitterness and its long history of use in culinary and traditional plant-based preparations across parts of Asia and other tropical regions. It is typically added in small amounts to sauces, spice blends, vegetable dishes, and other recipes where a bitter, green note is needed. As a powdered ingredient, it is convenient for blending into dry mixes, teas, and home preparations without requiring fresh fruit.

How to Use

• Cooking: Add small amounts to curries, vegetable dishes, soups, or savory spice blends for a bitter herbal note.
• Tea or infusion: Mix with hot water and strain if desired; bitterness is strong, so start with a small amount.
• Blending: Combine with other botanical powders or seasonings in traditional dry mixes and herbal recipes.
• Preparation: Use sparingly, as the flavor is pronounced and can easily dominate a recipe.