Desi Parwar (Pointed Gourd)

Technical Specifications

We supply Premium "Striped" Desi Parwal, harvested young to ensure soft seeds.

Product Name: Desi Parwar / Pointed Gourd

Variety: Desi (Striped)

Appearance: Pointed ends with Green Stripes

Size: Small to Medium (5cm to 8cm)

Texture: Crunchy skin, Soft flesh

Seeds: Soft / Edible (Young Harvest)

Taste: Mild, Savory, Non-Bitter

Origin: West Bengal / Uttar Pradesh / Bihar, India

Packaging: 5kg / 10kg Corrugated Box or Thermocol Box

Shelf Life: 1 to 2 Weeks (Refrigerated)

Desi Parwar (Pointed Gourd / Parwal)

Welcome to Siya Agri Exports LLP, your source for the crunchiest and most flavorful vine vegetable-Desi Parwar.

Commonly known as Parwal or Potal, this vegetable holds a special place in Indian cuisine. Unlike the larger, plain green hybrid varieties which can be watery and tasteless, our Desi Parwar is easily identified by its Dark & Light Green Stripes.

The "Desi" variety is smaller but packed with flavor. The skin is firm and crunchy, and the inner seeds are soft and sweet (unless fully mature). It keeps its shape perfectly when fried or stuffed, making it the preferred choice for premium curries and dry vegetable dishes.

Product Known Names Worldwide

To help you target the massive Eastern Indian diaspora (Bengalis, Odias) and North Indians, here is the comprehensive list of names for this product:

English: Pointed Gourd, Parwal.

Retail Category: "Asian Vegetables" / "Indian Gourds"

Why Choose Siya Agri Exports for Desi Parwar?

No "Hard Seeds"

The Maturity Check: The biggest complaint with Parwal is hard, stone-like seeds that ruin the eating experience. We enforce a strict harvest cycle. We only pack Young Parwal where the seeds are tender and completely edible. If a gourd is yellowing or overgrown, it is rejected immediately.

The Authentic "Striped" Taste

Desi vs. Hybrid: Many exporters ship the cheaper, large, plain light-green Parwal to save money. But true food lovers know that the Striped Desi Parwal has a denser texture and richer taste. We supply the authentic variety that your customers' grandmothers used to cook.

Applications & Uses

Aloo Potal (Curry): The quintessential Bengali and Odia curry made with potatoes and poppy seeds (Posto).

BharwaParwal (Stuffed): The gourd is slit open, stuffed with spices or khoya, and pan-fried. Only the firm Desi variety can withstand this cooking method without breaking.

Fried Parwal: Sliced into discs and deep-fried as a crunchy side dish.

Sweets: In North India, the pulp is boiled in syrup to make "Parwal Ki Mithai."

Logistics & Packaging

Temperature Sensitive: Parwal ripens (turns yellow/red) very fast if kept hot. We highly recommend Air Freight for this product to ensure it lands fresh and green.

Protective Packing: We pack in ventilated boxes to prevent moisture buildup, which causes the pointed tips to rot.

The "Green Gold" of Bengal

Source the authentic striped vegetable that expats crave. Contact Siya Agri Exports LLP for fresh produce quotes.