Chinese Eggplant

Slender, thin-skinned, and slightly sweet; perfect for sautés and braises.

Filipino Eggplant

Long, deep purple; turns silky and smoky on the grill or in stews.

Graffiti Eggplant

Striped skin with delicate flavor and low bitterness; great for roasting.

Green Graffiti Eggplant

Striped green skin with mild flavor; ideal for grilling and roasting.

Green Chinese Eggplant

Long and tender with mild flavor; great for quick stir-fries and curries.

Indian Eggplant

Small round brinjal; excellent for stuffing, roasting, and masala gravies.

Italian Eggplant

Classic globe type with creamy flesh—ideal for grilling, roasting, and parmigiana.

Japanese Eggplant

Slender with tender flesh; sweet and low in seeds—great for tempura and stir-fries.

Thai Eggplant

Small and crisp; traditional in Thai curries for texture and snap.

White Thai Eggplant

Small pale variety that keeps a firm bite in Thai curries and stir-fries.

Chinese Bitter Melon

Distinctly bitter, bumpy exterior; classic in stir-fries and herbal dishes.

Indian Bitter Melon (Karela)

Narrow, deeply ridged; often stuffed or sautéed with onions and spices.

Opo (Long Squash)

Bottle gourd with mild flavor; great for soups, braises, and stews.

Indian Opo

Indian variety of bottle gourd; ideal for sabzis and comfort curries.

Round Opo

Round bottle gourd; holds shape well for stuffing or steaming.

Sinqua (Turia/Chinese Okra)

Ridged luffa (ridge gourd); spongy, ideal for stir-fries and coconut curries.

Moap (Patora/Thai Okra/Galka)

Regional tender gourd; savory in stews and lightly spiced curries.

Moqua (Fuzzy Squash)

Delicate “fuzzy melon” with subtle flavor—excellent for soups and braises.

Bengali Squash

Tender squash used in Bengali cuisine; absorbs spices beautifully.

Tinda

Mild Indian round gourd; tender in stews, dals, and home-style curries.

Dosakai

Sour yellow cucumber; great in pickles, sambar, and tangy curries.

Snake Gourd Green

Ridged gourd with mild flavor; ideal for stir-fries and light curries.

Long Bean Green

Yardlong beans with crisp snap; perfect for quick wok stir-fries.

Long Bean White

Pale variety of yardlong bean; tender-crisp in sautés and salads.