What is it called in different languages?
Telugu: budmakaya/ potals
English: pointed gourd
Malayalam: kattu padavalam
Hindi: parwal
Tamil: kambupudalai
About budmakaya: The other common name of budmakaya are parwal, parbal,. It belongs to gourd family. The botanical name of budmakaya is Trichosanthes dioica. It has a slightly sweet taste. It’s high in water content. Budmakaya is a rich source of vitamin C, A, folic acid, calcium, iron, fiber, phosphorus, zinc and antioxidants.
Benefits:
– It helps in lowering blood pressure
– Good for diabetic patients
– Protects heart health
– Boosts your immune system
– Increases elasticity of skin
– Maintains blood vessels health
– Protects eye health
– Reduces inflammation
Uses:
– You can make curry –https://youtu.be/xGz739enbV8
– Can make pickle –https://youtu.be/waA-oQJfieU
– You can make dal –https://youtu.be/gJrcyex3-2Q