Bitter melon crocodile


This was very simple... I cut the mouth part of the bitter melon and opened it. For the feet I put pieces of bitter melon and curry leaves around it. I also placed rocks around the crocodile. For the eyes I used peppercorn.

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85 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    It's very cool. What a creative way to use fruit.

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  2. LathaApril 11, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Very cute...love bitter melon too.

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  3. tigerfishApril 11, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    That's very interesting carving.

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  4. claudia lamascoloApril 11, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I love food art, you really are a multi talented foodie this is awesome love it!

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  5. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeApril 11, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    SO cool!!! I've never seen bitter melon~

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  6. KankanaApril 11, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    LOL!! I do not like Karela at all and crocodile creeps me totally!! This is superb creativity .. you are funny . :D

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  7. Mother RimmyApril 11, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    You are so creative!

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  8. KitchenDameApril 11, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Really amazing!

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  9. Ms.ChitchatApril 11, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    That was the coolest crocodile I have ever seen.

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  10. ZoeApril 11, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Cool! You are very talented to visualize this!

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  11. Suma GandlurApril 11, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Looks like a real one. Good job Akheela.:)

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  12. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    very creative....it looks amazing! :))
    Smitha
    Smitha's Spicy Flavors

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  13. aipiApril 11, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    love your creativity dear..that looks cool!

    US Masala

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  14. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    So neat!

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  15. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Extraordinary effort.Wonderful thought process.Love the pictures.

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  16. Indian KhanaApril 11, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    How nice ....that's wonderful

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  17. Vimitha DuraiApril 11, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Super and creative piece...

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  18. SoundspicyApril 11, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Looks amazing..

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  19. LomoApril 11, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Love it! The crocodile is amazing!!

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  20. SouthindianHomeApril 11, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Creative work

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  21. RadhikaApril 11, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    ha ha LOL. I see that the mind is at work. It really is creepy.

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  22. Nandinis foodApril 11, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    It's very adorable and cool...It looks hungry... :)

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  23. Our Eyes Eat FirstApril 12, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    so clever! thanks for sharing this : j

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  24. Carolyn JungApril 12, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    This is crazy fun!
    Plus, since I'm not a fan of eating bitter melon, I much prefer it this way -- as art. ;)

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  25. A little bit of everythingApril 12, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    what a cool way to have fun with kids. you have a wide imagination

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  26. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Looks so good

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  27. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Cute! Filipinos call this umpalya!

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  28. Only Fish RecipesApril 12, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    OMG...seriously what an interesting carving !

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  29. Belinda @zomppaApril 12, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Oh my gosh! That's so cool!! I had to do a triple take.

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  30. Treat and TrickApril 12, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Looks wonderful, you're so creative....

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  31. Mina JoshiApril 12, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    This looks good. You are very creative.

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  32. SinFoodieApril 12, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Wow,, So creative.

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  33. RaksApril 12, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Jeepers,now I already scared to touch bitter gourd..hehe,good one :)

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  34. Priya SureshApril 12, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    U r soooo creative, crocodile looks simply fabulous..

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  35. lubnakarim06April 12, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    God...that's an bitter carving....:-)

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  36. DakshaApril 12, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Wow.......you r good cook and creative! i really like ur post. in my garden many crocodile (bitter) i take one and put in my dining table;)

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  37. Jaleela KamalApril 12, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    nice one

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  38. Prathima RaoApril 12, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Coool!!!! Very creative...
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  39. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)April 12, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Nice carving dear ... creative work!

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  40. Binys RecipesApril 12, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    haha..............wen i first read the title...........i was wonderg wat is it..now i know.good job

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  41. Nammaruchi.blogspt.comApril 12, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    very cute:)...

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  42. RamyaApril 12, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Ha ha...That looks interesting:-)
    What a creative idea!!!

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  43. Biren @ Roti n RiceApril 12, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    It does look very much like a crocodile! Very creative!

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  44. Suja ManojApril 12, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    That's cool..you are very creative.

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  45. ArchanaApril 12, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Cool. Lovely crocodile.

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  46. Emily MalloyApril 12, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    how creative and adorable!

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  47. SoniaApril 12, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    oh gosh, this is looking so good.... !

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  48. PanchpakwanApril 12, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    So cute...very creative.

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  49. Hamaree RasoiApril 12, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    First time I have seen such a cute little crocodile. You really made a masterpiece using bitter gourd.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  50. Min {Honest Vanilla}April 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    This is so fierce! Looks really good :) What a terribly simple idea, you're absolutely creative! ;)

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  51. Aisha JameelApril 12, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Thats very creative !!! lovely
    http://kitchensojourn.blogspot.com :)

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  52. Sarah NaveenApril 12, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    wow!!! thats amazing !!

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  53. SandraApril 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Clever and Creative!!! Awesome photos!!!

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  54. LifewithspicesApril 12, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Very creative it looks cute...

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  55. ShanaviApril 12, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    That looks cool yaar.. I'll also try.

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  56. SwathiApril 12, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Nice idea, crocodile is cute.

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  57. Priyanka AgrawalApril 12, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    lol creative. it generates the same effect on me as a crocodile - fear! :)

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  58. Vicki WildeApril 12, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    This is so cute, I love it!

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  59. JishasKitchenApril 12, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    wow..thats so creative...nice job dear....I loved it..

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  60. JulianaApril 12, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Wow, your croc looks awesome, really scary look. Have a wonderful week ahead :-)

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  61. divyaApril 12, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Wow... sooo creative and awesome..

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  62. My Kitchen AnticsApril 12, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    that is so so innovative...i would never have that as a veggie but this is absolutely pretty..and u are very creative

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  63. Magic of SpiceApril 12, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    That looks fantastic!

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  64. PeggyApril 12, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    This is too cool! Well done!

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  65. Simply LifeApril 12, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    wow! this is so creative!

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  66. Diethood.comApril 13, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Oh my ... wow!! You are so talented... amazing!

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  67. cook from dohaApril 13, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    very creative eventhough a little scary..............hi hi...........

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  68. Lorraine @ Not Quite NigellaApril 13, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Hehe that is absolutely brilliant! :D

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  69. Mehjabeen ArifApril 13, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    WOW.. Cool .. very creative.. I would call this post more creative than actual carving itself.

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  70. SimplyfoodApril 13, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Thankyou for the entry, its so realistic nicely carved Hope to see more entries from you.

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  71. chitraj.hegdeApril 13, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    looks cool and natural...nice idea..

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  72. NammiApril 13, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    wow very creative, and easy one too.

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  73. Heather S-GApril 13, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Oh my gosh, that's so cute!

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  74. PavaniApril 13, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Awesome dear.

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  75. ClaudiaApril 13, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I don't have the patience but I have the grandest appreciation for those who can do this - kudos - crocodiles never looked so sweet.

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  76. MyvegfareApril 13, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    WOW! you really scared me!, when the page opened I just only the picture, and took back!, beautifully done Awesome!

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  77. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Oh my goodness, I really did think this was a little crocodile on your table! Great job, Akheela.

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  78. IlaApril 14, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    really amazing and innovative :)

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  79. ARKApril 14, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I totally saw this on one of the gawker sites and loved it :)

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  80. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    wow - wonderful creation :)

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  81. AnandaApril 15, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    ha ha well done! i was bit shocked for first glance...kudos!

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  82. ZurinApril 16, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    LOL That is soo cute! Yo have such an imagination. Brilliant :))

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  83. the Junkie bookApril 17, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    aw terrific cute! i love it!

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  84. PlatefulApril 17, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Cool!! I've never seen anyone do crocodiles out of veggies- very impressive. Loved the angle of the shot that makes this looks so real!

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  85. héniaJuly 4, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    wow this is the most unique thing I have seen on the Net machallah you are so talented!

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