Pointed Gourd /Parwal /Patol

70. Parwal (Patol)

About

Pointed gourd, popularly known as 'parwal' in Indian households, is a healthy, inexpensive, and delicious vegetable. Parwal is a tropical vegetable with source in the Indian subcontinent. In India, it is frequently referred to as the green potato.

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Nutritions

It is a low in calories (24 calories in 100g of vegetable) and includes Vitamin A & C, potassium, phosphorus, sulphur, magnesium, copper and a bunch of other micronutrients. It is a very easily digestible vegetable. Its soup is especially used to soothe stomach disorders. It is widely used in Ayurveda to treat fever, skin infections, wounds and constipation. It helps us for digestation, Cures constipation, and helps in weight loss.

Uses

The chunks of the vegetable are cooked as curry, stew or soup. The bland fruit flesh is an ideal base for making sweets.