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
