Karela = 5
Papaya =20
Kantola =10
Bottle Gourd =10
Bitter Groud
Who can forget the acquired taste of home-cooked Bitter Gourds? Bitter gourd or bitter melon bolder have been in use in India, especially in the northeastern region for years now. It’s a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and grows on a vine. This variety of bitter melon is popular for its short and narrow shape and skin covered in prickles along the vertical ridges. When mature, the fruit of this variety of bitter melon will average to 8-10 cms in length and the white flesh will have a dense, and firm texture with flat seeds. The texture is rather crunchy with a relatively bitter flavour than other bitter melon varieties in use. The plant is a fast-maturing kind and is extensively cultivated for a variety of stuffed gourd recipes. It’s best to remove the white flesh and seeds before preparing the rough skin for consumption. Bitter gourd bolder is an excellent source of Vitamin A and C, potassium, folate, iron and fibre. You can try soaking the slices of bitter gourd in saltwater for 30-40 minutes prior to cooking to reduce some bitterness.
Papaya
The papaya, papaw, or pawpaw is the plant Carica papaya, one of the 22 accepted in the genus Carica of the family Caricaceae. Its origin is in the tropics of the Americas, perhaps from Central America and southern Mexico.
Kantola
Scientific name of kantola seed is Momordica dioica, commonly known as spine gourd and also known as bristly balsma pear, prickbyly carolaho, teasle gourd, is a of flowering plant in the gourd family.
Plant Male and female at 1:4 Ratio (Female4 & Male1)
BOTTLE GOURD
Bottle Gourd, also known as Calabash, opo squash, long melon and white-flowered gourd is called by different names in South Asia such as Lauki, dhoodhi and ghiya. With the least amount of calories per serving, intake of bottle gourd can help with weight-reduction/control programs. An excellent source of the antioxidant Vitamin C, it helps the body get rid of free radicals and prevent the formation of cancer cells. It also packs in Vitamin B3, B5, B6, calcium, zinc, potassium, and magnesium. A water-rich vegetable, it keeps the body hydrated and cool and reduces internal heat. Effective for people suffering from Tuberculosis and those looking to boost immunity.
