What's this please?

[Bluwise]

This is growing on a vine type plant next to our terrace.  Just wondered what it is and if it's safe?  Large orange/yellow pods with purple/red seeds inside.

[KKOB]

Difficult to be sure from the picture. It looks like a bitter gourd ( gohya ) that's either split open because of the heat or it's been eaten by insects.

Put 'gourd images' into Google and you might see something similar.

[kevin3]

  You might be able to smoke it Bluwise.            

[Steve A]

Check out Bitter Melon

[Bluwise]

  You might be able to smoke it Bluwise.                  

After you sir 

[Bluwise]

Thanks for the suggestions - I think it is  bitter melon (gourd) but don't think I'll be trying it - despite the zillions of health benefits claimed.  

[kevin3]

  Save the seeds and grow some on if they are attractive plants. ?

[Menthol]

Karela - a bitter gourd used in Indian recipes is very similar but only seen green ones before. Like a very knobbly cucumber.

They are very bitter but pretty awesome cooked with spices. A personal favourite dish.

[Steve A]

You can buy these on the market