GILKI - SPONGE GOURD

GILKI - SPONGE GOURD This gourd is considered as a powerhouse of nutrition. They are widely grown in Asia for eating and cooking.The taste and texture resembles zucchini. It can be sliced much the same way as you would a zucchini. It can sometimes have a sweeter taste after it is cooked making it great for soups and stews.It is rich in dietary fiber, zinc, riboflavin, iron and Vitamin C. The low fat content has made them very popular among people who are into dieting. This used for curing jaundice. Sponge Gourd is also noted as blood purifying agent.