Bitter Gourd (Bitter Melon)

This vegetable is available in two varieties, dark green variety and the oblong pale green variety.The green bitter melons are more bitter, when compared to the white color melons. For cooking, it is better to choose fresh bitter guard as the old ones tastes even more bitter. Bitter melons are seldom mixed with other varieties of vegetables due to its strong bitter taste.. The young ones are best for cooking.