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Are Lauki and Dudhi same?
Lauki is a type of squash that is light green in color, has a mild flavor and goes by many different names — doodhi (dudhi), opo, bottle gourd, Ghiya, Calabash, to name a few. Lauki is a great summer vegetable as it is full of vitamins with very few calories and zero fat.
Is bottle gourd bad for health?
As a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, bottle gourd contains toxic tetracyclic triterpenoid compounds called cucurbitacins which are responsible for the bitter taste and toxicity. There is no known antidote for this toxicity, and clinicians treat such patients symptomatically only.
What should not be eaten with bottle gourd?
It should not be mixed with any other juice. Medical help should be sought immediately if one gets discomfort, nausea, vomiting or any feeling of uneasiness after consuming bottle gourd juice. There is nothing among the multitude of foods available on our planet that cannot be eaten with eggs.
What is the name of Lauki in English?
Bottle gourd
List of Indian vegetables name
| ENGLISH | HINDI | MARATHI |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd, opo squash, White gourd | Lauki, ghia | Dudhi |
| Bitter gourd, bitter melon | Karela | Karlya |
| Cabbage | Patta gobhi, paat gobhi | Kobi |
| Carrot | Gajar | Gajar |
What is lauki called in Malayalam?
English : Bottle Gourd. Tamil : Sorekai / Chorakkai. Malayalam : Chorakaa. Telugu : Sorakaya / Anapa Kaya.
How Remove seeds from lauki?
Cut the peeled bottle gourd in half lengthwise. Use a paring knife to remove the seeds and spongy interior. This flesh should be discarded because it turns mushy when cooked. Only the peeled, hollowed-out slaouia is used in Moroccan cooking since it retains its shape and palatable texture.
Why is Lauki bitter?
Cucurbitaceae family, of which bottle gourd is a member contains the toxic tetracyclic triterpenoid compounds called cucurbitacins which are responsible for the bitter taste. There is no known antidote for this toxicity and clinicians treat such cases symptomatically only.
Is bottle gourd good for eyes?
You can get rid of your eyes bags naturally using bottle gourd. It is the cooling effect and water content of the vegetable that does the trick. The remedy also works to relax and relieve your eyes. Press bottle gourd round slices onto your eyes and lie down relaxed.
Can dogs eat bottle gourd?
Bottle gourd is easy to digest. Oatmeal is rich in minerals and dietary fibers. Carrots, sweet potato, potato, a couple of leaves of palak (on occasion), peas, green beans, some beetroot, drumstick pulp, apples, mango, strawberries, raspberries, bananas and blueberries all can be part of the diet.
What is Kerala vegetable English?
Momordica charantia is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown for edible fruit, which is among the most bitter of all vegetables. English names for the plant and its fruit include bitter melon or bitter gourd.