As Food: Made into sabji; used in sambar; made into halva; skin used to make chutney.
As Medicine: Used as a resonator on the sitar; fresh juice used as a mouthwash; leaf and root oil applied to areas affected by skin disease.
Cooking Without Prior Boiling: N/A
Boiling Before Cooking: N/A
Pickling: Yes
Brining: N/A
Fermenting: N/A
Drying for later Consumption: N/A
Overall Method: Made into sabji; used in sambar; made into halva; skin used to make chutney.
Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
Nutritional Benefit: Good source of vitamin C
Medicinal Benefit: Used as a mouthwash and to cure skin disease.
Tribal Wisdom
Tribal Wisdom: Used as a resonator on the sitar; fresh juice used as a mouthwash; leaf and root oil applied to areas affected by skin disease.
Recipes / Usage
Tribal Recipe / Usage: Dudhi halwa:
Heat ¼ cup ghee, roast 5 cashews, 5 almonds, and 2 tbsp raisins until golden. Set aside. Sauté grated dudhi for 5 mins until it shrinks and changes color. Add ½ cup milk, cook for 10 mins until soft and milk thickens. Add ¾ cup sugar, boil 5 mins until thick. Mix in khoya, stir till thick. Add ¼ tsp cardamom powder and nuts. Serve hot or chilled.
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Dudhi / दुधी / Bottle Gourd / Lagenaria siceraria
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