What's the name of this mystery fruit? (see picture)?

Question

I bought a fruit today and I have no idea what it is. 10 points to anybody who can find me info about this mystery fruit! A picture I've taken of the fruit is located at http://static.flickr.com/57/195530522_2accc36f36.jpg?v=0

Or if that doesn't work, try http://www.flickr.com/photos/24334567@N00/195530522/

Okay, it could be a vegetable! I don't know!

Update: "A common Ayurvedic ingredient is the bitter melon. The vegetable is found in many Indian dishes both for its flavour and health benefits. Known as “karela” in north India, the vegetable is peeled, then soaked or rubbed with salt to remove some of the bitterness. Medicinally, the gourd is respected for its blood-cleansing properties."

Thanks to the user who said "kerela".

ANOTHER UPDATE: Since mine is a darker green, it is apparently very bitter. Does anyone know if it will continue to ripen, and how long that will take?

Answer 1

in indian its called a karela...lol...it might be a "bitter melon"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitter_melon

Answer 2

I believe it's called bittermelon. It's used for a salad. It has to be soaked in salt water or something, to take the bitterness out. But it tastes good. You cut it in half and scrape out the center where the seed are. Then you cut up the rest for the salad, marinate it, and serve with onion. Like I said, I'm not sure how it's soaked. Had it when in Hawaii, and when I visited the Philippines.

Answer 3

It is "monstera Deliciosa" Looks like a giant pale green banana with lizard-like hexagonal scales. The fruit ripens in stages as the scales begin to fall off. Where scales have fallen off, slice and remove flesh from cob-like core. Flesh is creamy and has a flavor of sweet bananas and acidic pineapple. Native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Answer 4

You've got me what is the mystery fruit. My e-mail is [e-mail]

Answer 5

looks like a deformed zuchinni

Answer 6

looks like a banana you covered with peas

Answer 7

Momordica charantia is what you have there...also called bitter cucumber.

Answer 8

I think its Stanley

Answer 9

looks like a green penis to me

Answer 10

I have no idea? how do you know it is a fruit and not a veg.?

Answer 11

wow...sorry....but.....it looks like a deformed ear of corn