Bottle gourd is a commonly found ingredient in Indian kitchens. It is also known as 'lauki' in Hindi. Bottle gourd is diverse in shapes and sizes. It is slightly bitter in taste. Bottle Gourd vine belongs to the Cucurbita family that is cultivated for its fruit. A bottle gourd is greenish in colour and has white spongy flesh. It is an excellent low-calorie vegetable that contains high water content, vitamin C, zinc, iron and magnesium. Use bottle gourd to prepare curries, dals, sweets, subzis and more.

Storage tips:
Keep it in a pouch / bag and store in the refrigerator.