Bitter melon — also known as bitter gourd or Momordica charantia — is ... Bitter melon can be enjoyed raw or cooked in various recipes. In fact, it can be pan-fried, steamed, baked, or even ...

Like other gourds, the snake gourd is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) and has seeds similar to its cousin the water melon (Citrullus lanatus), although slightly more eccentric, sporting ...

Maharashtra's coastal regions celebrate this ribbed gourd in Padwal Dolce, a coconut-based curry from the Malvani cuisine. Sliced snake gourd is cooked with freshly ground coconut paste, kokum for ...