{"product_id":"turiya","title":"Turiya Per Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuriya (turai \/ ridge gourd \/ luffa) is a ridged, mild gourd popular in Gujarati, Maharashtrian, and North Indian cooking — for turiya sabzi, dal, and as part of mixed vegetable preparations. Peel the hard ridges off before cooking and you are left with a tender, mild-flavored vegetable that cooks quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePeel the Ridges, Cook the Tender Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh turiya (ridge gourd \/ turai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor turiya sabzi, dal, mixed vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild flavor, quick cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel the hard ridges before cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a peeler to strip off the hard green ridges, leaving some skin between them. Slice into rounds or dice. Cook in a simple tadka or add to dal for a gentle gourd flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I peel the whole thing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust the hard ridges — use a peeler to strip them while leaving the skin between. This gives a striped appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery mild — similar to zucchini. Takes on the flavor of spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as luffa sponge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame plant — mature dried ridge gourd becomes the bath luffa sponge. The vegetable is harvested young and tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh produce — seasonal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49014614163683,"sku":null,"price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/Sinqua.jpg?v=1781243317","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/turiya","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}