Ivy gourd (tindora)

Coccinia grandis

vegetable

Small white-striped cucumbers, crunchy, stir-fried or in curry all over India; in Thailand, the young shoots are cooked too.

Origin

India, Africa and Southeast Asia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Both ends are cut off, then the fruits are split lengthwise into quarters; they cook for about ten minutes.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Ripe, they turn scarlet and sweet, but they are eaten green.