Gourd of health:
A fragrant masala that combines the goodness of bitter gourd and the tang of tamarind and tomatoes.
Bittergourd (paagarkaai in tamil) is usually consumed in the green or early yellowing stage. The young shoots and leaves of the gourd may also be eaten as greens.
Bittergourd can be stir fried, cooked in coconut milk, or streamed.
Bittergourd is also used as a folk medicine to treat gastrointestinal diseases.
It contains lectin, which is said to lower blood glucose concentration. Bittergourd is extensively used in traditional medicine to treat many ailments, including fevers, burns, and skin problems.
As for culinary used, every region has its own specialty made using bitter gourd.
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