Bottle gourd, also known as calabash or lauki in some regions, is a vine plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is cultivated for its edible fruit, which has a unique bottle-like shape with a smooth, light green skin and soft white flesh inside. Bottle gourd is native to Africa and Asia but is now grown in many warm regions around the world.
The fruit of the bottle gourd is harvested while still young and tender for culinary purposes. It is commonly used in various cuisines, particularly in Asian and Mediterranean dishes. Bottle gourd has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a firm texture that softens when cooked.
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Bottle gourd, also known as calabash or lauki in some regions, is a vine plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is cultivated for its edible fruit, which has a unique bottle-like shape with a smooth, light green skin and soft white flesh inside. Bottle gourd is native to Africa and Asia but is now grown in many warm regions around the world.
The fruit of the bottle gourd is harvested while still young and tender for culinary purposes. It is commonly used in various cuisines, particularly in Asian and Mediterranean dishes. Bottle gourd has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a firm texture that softens when cooked.