Bitter melon

Also known as bitter gourd. Karela in Hindi.

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JooRiiỴậẫ21 ; )»>;* [ CAMP ] says:

wow N !iCi! i!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

social_advances says:

Nice Macro, Ive never seen one like it.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

monika & manfred says:

This is really a very special capture - well chosen!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

.Manisha. says:

Thanks! Bitter melon is a much hated vegetable in Indian cuisine but is one of our favorites. It is also used in Chinese and Thai cuisines.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

This capture actually makes the much-hated bitter gourd look very attractive and enticing! Have you cooked bitter gourd leaves/vines? They're good with chicken or in soup.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

.Manisha. says:

:-D
thanks, missuspie! And, no, I haven't had a chance to try the leaves yet. My Indian grocer always stocks them sans the leaves. I am hoping to try the leaves when the Farmer's Market gets going again. I will get in touch with you for a recipe then!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

walla2chick says:

I like the repeating pattern of the green frilled edges. Good detail and texture on the center of the one furthest back.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Manon van der Lit says:

Nice colors! And orginal!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

missuspie says:

I wish I had a recipe, but the Farmer's Market vendor just told me to make chicken soup with the vines. So I improvised. I think I also stir fried it with some mock duck (braised seitan/gluten) and garlic.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Steven House Photography (Away til December) says:

A beauty seen in Macrolicious
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

dasbat says:

it's good for diabetes. it lowers blood sugar levels.
and taste good in soups!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

lydia63 says:

Your Photo is superb ! please post this beautiful picture at
Fruits et légumes Group .
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

...p.e.l.i.c.a.n.o... says:

I love this one. Off to make something with some.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Flickering Image says:

Love the shape.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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