Bitter melon, also referred to as Momordica charantia or bitter gourd, is a type of vine prevalent in subtropical and tropical climates and belongs to the same family as cucumber. The unique ...

Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), also known as bitter gourd, comes from a vine native to India and other Asian countries. It's a member of the squash family and produces an oblong, green fruit ...

In Chinese cuisine, "gwa" - usually translated as squash or melon - covers a wide variety of vegetables and fruits such as watermelon, fuzzy melon, winter melon, Chinese okra and bitter squash.

Even if you’re not a fan of bitter melon, you may change your mind after trying this dish of bitter melon and gram lentils.