gourd

description

Gourds are fruits produced by a vigorous climbing vine. There are many varieties producing fruits of different shapes and sizes. Bottle gourd is known as budhi in Burma, a light green coloured fruit, its texture firmer than a marrow. It is made into crispy fritters and eaten with Mohingar or made into budhi hincho, a clear soup served with meals.

substitutes

Marrow or courgette/zucchini

availability

Asian stores

related recipes

Chicken with gourd, Clear gourd soup, Crispy fritter batter, Pork ribs & gourd