Snake Gourd
SCIENTIFIC NAME :
Trichosanthes Cucumerina
MEDICINAL VALUE :
Excellent anti-inflammatory, excellent remedy for diabetes, wards off constipation with ease.
NUTRIENT VALUE :
Comprises of protein, fat, carbohydrate and soluble fiber. Its mineral and vitamin content are calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin and carotene.
CULINERY AND OTHER VALUES :
Can make curries, stir fries, etc.
GLOSSARY :
- English : Snake Gourd
- Tamil : Podalankai / Pudalai
- Malayalam : Padavalnga / Padavalam
- Telugu : Potlakaya
- Kannada : Hagala Kai / Padaval Kai / Padavala
- Hindi : Chachinda / Patoala
- Bengali : Chichinga / Chin Chinga
- Gujarati : Padavali
- Konkani : Peddaley / Poddvolen
- Marathi : Padval
- Oriya : Chhachindra
- Punjabi : Parol
- Tulu : Padlanga
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Snake gourd is a nutritious vegetable featured in many Kerala recipes. Discover its health benefits