Weird vegetables

[Scarlett]

I bought two curious vegetables from a market but have no idea what they are. One is a red chilli-type thing but it is round and crinkly and the size of a plum. The other is a green, bobbly, cucumber type thing, tapering at one end and is quite flexible- not tough. I have no idea if it is a type of chilli, cucumber, cabbage?! These were from a small shop run by an Indian couple with lots of Indian food inside too. Any ideas? I can't even find them on google!

[webbo3]

the red chill type thing could be a scotch bonet chilli.

http://www.celtnet.or...ges/scotch_bonnet.gif


and the green thing could be okra (ladies fingers)

http://recetasdelujo....oads/2010/08/okra.jpg



Dave.

[Old_Geezer]

It might help if you posted photos of them?

[Lurcher100]

It sounds as if the chilli type thing is a Scotch Bonnet chilli.If so these are one of the hottest chilli,s so be careful.

[grasscarp]

I too am getting some odd vegetables from my daughter who gets a box of local produce. There are yellow beans that look exactly the same as green beans so I will cook them the same way. There is also a yellow item which is like a marrow but small and a squashed ball shape (a bit like a flying saucer). There needs to be a website of pictures and what they are and how to cook them.

[heathfield]

Scotch bonnet chilli, (aka habaňero chilli) sounds right. For the cucumber-like thingy, have a look here...

http://www.evergreens...com/bitgourbitme.html

[boxtops]

Grasscarp, the flying saucer sounds like a variety of squash, I have seen what you describe.

[Scarlett]

WOW thanks so much!! Spot on about the chilli- so they are very hot are they?! And this http://www.evergreens...com/bitgourhybst.html is the green thing! A bitter gourd. Hmm- still not sure what to do with it..! Thanks !

[grasscarp]

Thanks Boxtops. Will roast it then with some peppers.

[Rapunzel61]

http://www.google.com...QsAQ&biw=1366&bih=575

Did it look like anything there grasscarp? Hubby and I were served soup in one in a gastro pub a few weeks back

Patty-pan squash

[grasscarp]

Yes Rapunzel - spot on. At least I have a name for my little friend now!

[grasscarp]

and if anybody is interested in patty pan squash recipes I found this
http://www.foodrenega...sh-with-basil-recipe/
As there was also basil in the veg box I can do this - and as suggested in the feedback add some bacon and cheese to make a meal of it.

[lorri24601]

the cucumber thing could be a Dudhi, i got one from Tesco once, was bit like cross between a cucumber and a form of squash.

[mayennaise]

The green thing could actually be a cucumber. Home grown one sometimes have nobbles on - almost like prickles - well ours did anyway!

[grasscarp]

You are right mayennaise, there is a cucumber among my vegetables from the box. It has nobbles, but is quite the crispest and tastiest cucumber I have ever tasted. Beats shop bought ones.