What is it called in different languages?
English: pumpkin
Malayalam: mathanga
Hindi: kaddu
Telugu: gummadi kaya
Bengali: kumro
Tamil: parangi kai
About pumpkin: It is a winter squash that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. Pumpkin is scientifically fruit, as it contains seeds but nutritionally more similar to vegetables than fruits. It is a rich source of protein, carbs, fiber, vitamin A, C, B2, E, potassium, manganese, fat. Besides nutrients, it also contains more amount of water. It is a great source of beta carotene.
Benefits:
– Reduces the risk of chronic diseases
– Boosts immunity
– Protects your eyesight
– Aids in weight loss
– Lowers risk of cancer
– Good for heart health
– Protects skin health
– Regulates blood pressure levels
Uses:
– You can make curry –https://youtu.be/YrtYhXUwoHs
– Can make fry –https://youtu.be/mXyOVku4bO8
– You can make soup –https://youtu.be/OEi14FZxalU
– Can make pakoda (snack recipe) –https://youtu.be/nRV6wej2YrQ
– You can make cutlet –https://youtu.be/zd2DrfhenvU
– Can make halwa –https://youtu.be/OxsmXorLOu8
– You can make paratha –https://youtu.be/vG5Gn1_KCuU
– Can make pulusu (stew) –https://youtu.be/2bQ-14bxEkU
– You can prepare puri –https://youtu.be/KuJEALn9B5M
– Can make pumpkin rice –https://youtu.be/bT5I2K-skEA