Gurdlina Snake Cucumber Snake Cucumber Padwal, Chichinga, Snake Guard 500g

Producer: Fresh-Veg

Price gros: 17.00 zł
Price net: 15.74 zł

Fresh fruits and vegetables are carefully selected with a focus on quality, freshness, and the variety of products from different parts of the world. Our assortment mainly consists of products imported from Asian countries, supplemented seasonally with fruits and vegetables from other regions of the world. We cooperate with selected suppliers, paying special attention to product quality as well as proper conditions for their transport and storage. The offer includes both popular fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as lesser-known varieties, tropical species, and products characteristic of Asian, African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and Latin American cuisines.

Snake gourd, also known as snake cucumber, snake gourd, padwal, or chichinga, is a tropical vegetable from the gourd family, with the botanical name Trichosanthes cucumerina. It is distinguished by a very characteristic appearance – the fruits are long, slender, and often slightly curved or twisted, resembling the shape of a snake. The species is particularly well known in South and Southeast Asian cuisines, where young fruits are used as a vegetable for cooking. In India, regional names include padwal, potol, pudalangai, or padavalanga, while in Bangladesh the name chichinga is used, among others. Due to the large number of languages and local varieties, the nomenclature may vary depending on the region. Young snake gourd has a delicate flavor and relatively soft flesh, which allows it to absorb the aroma of spices, sauces, and other ingredients of the dish well. It is used in curries, vegetable dishes, stews, soups, and pan-fried dishes. It can be combined with onions, tomatoes, chili, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, mustard, coriander, and other spices characteristic of Indian and Bengali cuisine. Depending on the regional recipe, it is prepared alone or combined with potatoes, legumes, coconut, and other vegetables. Before preparation, the vegetable should be washed thoroughly. Young specimens are usually cut into slices, half-slices, or smaller pieces suitable for the dish being prepared. Depending on the degree of ripeness and the specific specimen, it may be advisable to remove the harder seeds or parts of the interior. As the fruit matures, its structure changes, and the flesh and seeds become more developed, so young fruits are most often used for typical vegetable dishes. Snake gourd belongs to the same botanical family as pumpkins, zucchinis, melons, and cucumbers, but it is a separate species and should not be confused with the common cucumber. It is an interesting ingredient for those preparing traditional Indian, Bengali, Nepali, Sri Lankan, and other Asian dishes, as well as for those looking for less common fresh tropical vegetables.

Update + Allegro Piotr 06.10.2026

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