Momordica cymbalaria
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family plant. It is a trailing herb. The stems are slender and branched. It has underground tubers. The fruit are 2-2.5 cm long and pear shaped. They have 8 sharp ridges. See Momordica tuberosa
There are about 50 Momordica species. The fruit are used for medicinal purposes.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, India
How it is used for food
The fruit are fried or roasted. They are used to flavour other vegetables.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can re-grow from tubers.
Its other names
Local names
Athalakkai, Kadvanchi, Kakrol, Karanji, Karchikai, Karchi kayi