Bottle gourd is diverse in shapes and sizes. It is also known as 'lauki' in Hindi. Bottle gourd is slightly bitter in taste. Bottle Gourd vine belongs to the Cucurbita family that is cultivated for its fruit. The bottle gourd is yellowish-green 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 round bottle gourd to prepare curries, dals, sweets, subzis and more. 

Storage tips:

Keep it in a closed pouch / bag and store in the refrigerator.