Another member of the Gourd family native to Southeast Asia, Snake Gourd earns its name from its long serpent like form.Â
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Cooked in the same way as its shorter namesake, long Parval is a popular choice in vegetarian recipes. Once the seeds are removed, you can chop the snake gourds into small chunks, and integrate into curry dishes.Â
- Known as long parwal, long parval, serpent gourd, podalangai or potlakaya
- Can also be cut into thin slices, fried and made into crispy snake gourd fritters
