Soak the bitter melon/gourd for 20 minutes, in a quart of water with 1 tbl spoon of salt.

Change the water and soak one again for another 10 minutes.

Strain thereafter and dry on paper towel.

In a bowl mix rice flour, pepper, salt and chili powder.

Add the bitter melon/gourd in the bowl and then fry the bitter gourd in a deep flat fryer till crisp.