Above: Shorter, spinier fruit is often known as Indian bitter melon. Red seed sacs indicate the fruit is maturing. Their ...

James Beard-nominated chef Heena Patel shared the underrated Indian dishes she thinks people should order, including khichdi, ...

When Patel sees okra and bitter melon on the menu at an Indian restaurant, she knows she's found an authentic spot. "Produce like okra, bitter melon, and opo squash are common in Indian cooking ...