bitter gourds

Bumpy green vegetables

Bitter gourds are the warty, oblong fruits of a tropical vine, eaten as a vegetable in Asian and African cuisines.

True to their name, they have an intensely bitter taste that mellows somewhat with cooking.

Also called bitter melon or balsam pear: Stuffed bitter gourd is a popular dish in Indian cooking.

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