Ash Gourd
Scientific Name :
Benincasa hispida
Medicinal Value :
It is good for diabetes, Cures peptic ulcer, Acts as blood coagulant. Used to treat lung disease.
Nutrient Value :
Ash gourd is an excellent source of vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Calcium and High Potassium
Culinery and Other Values :
In India it is used to prepare sweets, Sambhar, Avial
Glossary :
- English : Ash Gourd
- Tamil : neer poosanikai
- Malayalam : Kumbalanga
- Telugu : Boodidha gummadi kaaya
- Kannada : Budugumbala
- Hindi : pethakaddu
- Assamese : komora
- Bengali : Chal Kumro
- Gujarati : Petha
- Punjabi : petha
Recipes with ash gourd:
1) Ash Gourd Lassi
2) Ash Gourd Dosa
3) Ash Gourd Coco Mango Coolant
4) Ash Gourd Juice
5) Chicken – Ash Gourd Curry
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Ash gourd is often featured in Traditional Kerala recipes. Explore its nutritional benefits and recipes!