Hybrid Kantola Seeds, Spiny Gourd - Kakrol - Teasel Gourd All Season Vegetable Seed (9 per packet)

Name : Hybrid Kantola Seeds, Spiny Gourd - Kakrol - Teasel Gourd All Season Vegetable Seed (9 per packet)

Type Of Seed : Vegetable

Quantity : 0-100 G

Suitable For : Outdoor

Color : Black

Product Breadth : 6.5 Cm

Product Height : 4.5 Cm

Product Length : 8 Cm

Net Quantity (N) : Pack Of 1

Kakrol is the common Bengali name for the vegetable known as spiny gourd or Momordica dioica, which belongs to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae).

Kakrol is typically small, round or oval, and dark green with soft spines covering the surface. It is native to South Asia and especially popular in India and Bangladesh, where it is eaten as a seasonal monsoon vegetable, valued for its crispy texture and mild taste resembling cucumber, with edible seeds. Unlike bitter gourd, it does not have the same bitterness, though its appearance can be confusingly similar.

Culinary uses :  

Kakrol can be fried, stuffed, used in curries, or served as fritters.

Bengali cuisine features dishes like Pur Bhora Kakrol, where the fruit is stuffed with coconut, poppy seeds, onions, and spices, then battered and fried.

Nutritional profile :  

Kakrol is a rich source of antioxidants and flavonoids, making it a nutritious choice.

It is low in calories and commonly consumed as a vegetable for its health benefits.

Cultivation and availability :  

Kakrol is primarily grown in India and Bangladesh, propagated via underground tubers.

It is available mainly during the monsoon season and is a staple in local markets during that period.

Country of Origin : India