Vegetables · Fresh

Snake gourd

Also called chichinda, padwal, pudalangai

Long, slender, pale-green gourd with soft, mild flesh; sliced into South Indian kootu, poriyal and dals.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodBottle gourd

    Blander and firmer; cook a little longer.

  • T2 · GoodCourgettes

    Easy to find and similar mild flesh, but softer and less fibrous.

  • T2 · GoodRidge gourd

    Softer and spongier; peel the ridges and cook a little less.

  • T3 · In a pinchIvy gourd

    Small and crunchy; slice and cook longer.

Cook with Snake gourd

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