You will all know that our Autumn Show was cancelled this year to respect the mourning period for the Queen. Many members had prepared plants for sale at the show, so there was a mini plant sale at the store and lovely display of seasonal produce on the following day. Our chair, Helen Finch, writes a full report here:
Barelaas or are a Nepalese delicacy – useful in a stir fry – and growing very well on plot 68!
Barelaa (Balsam Apple) – बरेला
Barelaa is a late summer vegetable measuring between 1 to 2 inches long, slightly curved at one end with soft and delicate texture. The pale green juicy fruit looks somewhat like a pointed gourd (parwar or parvar). The vegetable is picked and cooked when it is young and tender. The mature overripe ones have numerous black rough seeds, which should be removed before cooking. Since this vegetable is very delicate, it cooks quickly.
with thanks to the Taste of Nepal blogspot… website here
