Agricultural experts have advised farmers to follow modern agronomic practices which are imperative to achieve better yield ...

Shaped like an oversized apple, these hard-shelled gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) grow six to eight inches tall and four to six inches across. In India, young fruit is added to curries. The skin is ...

Bottle gourd peanut curry is a delicious dish that combines the mild flavor of bottle gourd with the rich taste of peanuts. ...

Snake gourd, with its unique texture and mild flavor, is a versatile vegetable that can be paired with fresh mint to create ...

Bottle gourd—a staple in Indian kitchens and traditional medicine—is widely praised for its hydrating properties, digestive benefits and role in weight management. Low in calories but rich in fibre ...

Of all the legends that surround Petha, Agra's iconic sweet treat, there's one that is particularly fascinating. Shah Jahan asked (that's slightly more persuasive than a modern-day food writer making ...

Fall is decorative squash season. It is also decorative gourd season. Those two sentences are not redundant. While most of us lump gourds, squash, and pumpkins into one lumpy, bumpy, hard-to-peel ...

Bottle gourd is one of those vegetables that are often neglected but have a host of health benefits. Not many are a fan of this green summer vegetable even when there are plenty of reasons to include ...

Bitter gourd, the most unliked vegetable by majority because of its bitter taste. Also known as Karela, bitter gourd is green or pale green with wart-like bumps on it. While you make faces consuming ...

Mystery surrounded how the bottle gourd came to be domesticated in Americas Gourd was an all-purpose fruit%2C useful as both canteen and tote bag Some are unconvinced by conclusions from new genetic ...

Ridgegourd, popularly called “torai” in India, is a light and flexible vegetable that contains a lot of health benefits. It boasts fiber, vitamins and antioxidants that aid digestion, skin health and ...

Amidst rising demand, adulterated bottle gourds are flooding Indian markets, posing health risks. FSSAI raids reveal widespread adulteration due to vendors struggling to meet demand, leading to high ...