![]() ![]() However, I quite appreciate the nutrition and taste aspects of ash gourd. Fascinating, hey?ĭo I think the vegetable wards off evil? I am not entirely convinced. Enter, Ash Gourd! Thanks to the long shelf life of the vegetable, it made a quick and healthy meal after the wedding feast. Those were the days when it wasn’t as convenient as it is now to order food in or eat in restaurants. So, the groom’s family with the new bride in tow, upon returning to their homes may not have access to fresh vegetables to cook and serve. She said that in those days weddings were organised in different towns or remote locations usually the brides’ native town was a preferred and convenient arrangement. A senior family member put my curiosity to rest. Turns out, it is an age-old tradition in may Tamil families. Here is a funny story: I remember a couple of large ash gourds my father gave as gifts my in-laws, my husband and I along with packed meals upon my wedding festivities coming to an end. If you’re not familiar with Indian culture, you may find this interesting it is a common sight to see the vegetable hanging outside new homes or smashed with kumkumam outside homes to ward off evil. To give you some context, in many South Indian homes, it is considered an auspicious vegetable it even features in weddings and traditional housewarming ceremonies. ![]() I consider myself very fortunate to have been raised on a healthy dose of poosani kai – both in edible and non-edible forms. ![]() Just like its myriad names-this melon features many in cuisines in India and the many other Asian countries-it comes with the good stuff in the nutrition department including fibre and vitamins. Among the many, some common names include winter melon, wax melon, vellai poosani kai in Tamil and petha in Hindi. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, this drink is a powerhouse of nutrition.Īccording to Wikipedia, Ash Gourd goes by quite a few names. Ash Gourd Juice is a refreshing, low-calorie drink that is inexpensive and easy to make. ![]()
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