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