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5 Types Of Gourds To Eat In Monsoon

Are you tired of eating tinde or lauki daily? Here are different types of gourds available during the monsoon season to spice up the taste and variety.

Turai

Sponge gourd, known as gilki or turai is popular in Northern and Eastern India. You can make turai with lentils which is a tasty and nutritious dish made by cooking the gourd with moong dal, and turai sabzi, onions, tomatoes, and spices.

Ridge Gourd

The ridge gourd is a popular vegetable in Southern and Western India. Common preparations include a basic sabzi with spices, onions, and tomatoes.

Snake Gourd

Snake gourd is extremely popular in Southern and Eastern India. Stir-frying snake gourd, which is commonly prepared with onions, garlic, and spices, is another well-liked dish.

Lauki

Lauki is widely made in every Indian household. Lauki halwa is a unique sweet dish prepared with a grated bottle of gourd, milk, sugar, and ghee. Nuts and cardamom are sometimes used as garnish.

Ash Gourd

Lauki is widely made in every Indian household. Lauki halwa is a unique sweet dish prepared with a grated bottle of gourd, milk, sugar, and ghee. Nuts and cardamom are sometimes used as garnish.