Fresh Turia (Ridge Gourd)Slender and ridged, Turia, also called turai, tori, beerakaya or peerkangai, has tender flesh and a mild flavour that absorbs spices. Find it in our Everyday Vegetables collection or explore all fresh produce in Fresh Foods.Why Choose Fresh Turia?Its subtle sweetness works in everyday dishes with onions, tomatoes and cumin. Slice it for a quick sabzi, or cook it with dal, tamarind and coconut.Serving SuggestionsPeel the ridged skin and slice for Turai Sabzi with onions, tomatoes and cumin. Cook with toor dal and spices for Beerakaya Pappu, or with lentils and coconut for Peerkangai Kootu. Use in stir-fries and soups; the peel can be cooked separately for chutney.Product Details Product: Fresh turia, single Also known as: Ridge gourd, turai, tori, beerakaya, peerkangai Form: Fresh whole gourd Flavour: Mild and subtly sweet Preparation: Peel the tough ridges and slice before cooking Storage: Refrigerate in a perforated bag and use while fresh Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I need to peel turia?Remove the tough ridged skin before cooking the flesh; the peel can be cooked separately for chutney.Is turia the same as dudhi?No. Turia is ridged, while dudhi (bottle gourd) has smooth skin.
