{"product_id":"snakegourd","title":"Snakegourd Per Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnakegourd (chichinda \/ padwal) is a long, slender, snake-like gourd used in South Indian and Maharashtrian cooking — mild flavored, easy to digest, and quick to cook. Slice into rounds for a simple stir-fry, or dice for sambar and dal. One of those vegetables that grows on you quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMild and Quick-Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh snakegourd (chichinda \/ padwal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor stir-fry, sambar, dal, curry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild flavor, easy to digest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks quickly — does not need long simmering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeel if the skin is tough (young snakegourd can be cooked with skin on). Slice into rounds and stir-fry with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and coconut. Or dice and add to sambar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery mild — similar to zucchini but slightly more delicate. Takes on the flavor of whatever spices you cook it with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same as the decorative snake gourd?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame species — the ones sold as vegetables are harvested young while still tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefrigerate and use within 5-7 days. It softens quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh produce — seasonal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48999493763299,"sku":null,"price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/Snakegourd.jpg?v=1781243854","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/snakegourd","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}