Grate bitter gourd into very small pieces.

Cut onion, chillies and ginger into very small pieces using a grater.

Mix together bitter gourd, grated coconut, ginger, turmeric, onion and green chillies.

Heat oil in a pan or a kadai.

Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.

Add the bitter gourd mixture into the frying pan.

Add salt and stir well.

Keep the pan covered and cook on a low flame for 7 minutes. Stir well.

:- Serve hot with plain rice.