Ridge Gourds are long vegetables with a numerous dark green ridged skin and a white spongy flesh that has seeds embedded in it. Its hard skin is peeled off and chopped and cooked as desired.
Ridge gourd is the fruit of a sub-tropical vine that belongs to the cucumber family and is native to central and eastern Asia, including the Indian subcontinent. Scientific name Of Ridge Gourd: Luffa acutangula Ridge gourd is popular as a vegetable in various regional cuisines in Asia, but the fruit is only edible before it ripens.
Helps in weight loss
Enhances eye sight
Improves liver function
Relieves Constipation
Have Blood purifying qualities
Controls Diabeties
Storage:
To keep ridge gourds crisp and fresh, wrap them in plastic bag and refrigerate.
Uses:
Used in preparation of curries, dal, sambar, soups and fried dishes.
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The nutritional values of "Ridge Gourd" per 100 grams are:
Protein - 1.2 gm
Fat - 0.4 gm
Carbohydrate - 4.4 gm
Calories - 20 cal
