What is it called in different languages?
English: ash gourd
Tamil: neer poosanikai
Telugu: boodidha gummadi kaya
Hindi: pethakaddu
Bengali: chal kumro
Kannada: budugumbala
About ash gourd: The botanical name of ash gourd is Benincasa hispida. Other common names are wax gourd, winter melon, white pumpkin, and Chinese watermelon. It is a rich source of carbs, fiber, vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, protein. It also contains small amounts of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.
Benefits:
– Improves digestion
– Prevents ulcers
– Reduces inflammation
– Regulates body sugar levels
– Acts as an anti-microbial agent
Uses:
– You can make soup
– It is used in making jams, candy, ketchup: https://youtu.be/tfA1l5SaT78 -candy
https://youtu.be/wJiOEdLKI7o-jam
– Can make sweet –https://youtu.be/jgNvjMcXkOE
– You can make fry –https://youtu.be/9qCJIE2tFLA
– Can make curry –https://youtu.be/gkU5ROp9cvc
– You can make juice –https://youtu.be/P80RLvHEKTk
– Can make chutney –https://youtu.be/okQ4ur-GJNY
– You can make dosa –https://youtu.be/5buh64sf76o
– Can prepare sambar –https://youtu.be/Uldl5KBK5XU