Dehydrated bitter gourd has various uses and benefits. The dehydrated bitter gourds in the form of cubes or rings are used while preparing various curry while the brown bitter gourd is used for making bitter gourd tea. The main purpose of dehydration of bitter gourd is to extend its shelf life and reduce bulk storage, transportation and packaging. The dehydrated bitter gourd export from India has been on a rise since the past few years due to the convenience of the product.