🥒 Sponge gourd, also known as Turai or Gilki in India, is a versatile vegetable that's as nutritious as it is underrated. Here's a quick dive into what makes it special:
A fast-growing vine from the Luffa family.
Produces long, green, cylindrical fruits with smooth or slightly ridged skin.
When mature and dried, it becomes the natural loofah used as a bath sponge!
Commonly stir-fried, curried, or added to dals and soups.
Mild in flavor and absorbs spices beautifully.
Popular in Indian, Southeast Asian, and African cuisines.
High in fiber: Aids digestion and helps detoxify the body.
Low in calories: Great for weight management.
Rich in vitamins A and C: Supports immunity and skin health.
Helps regulate blood sugar: Ideal for diabetics.
Grown widely in tropical regions like India, Brazil, and Ghana.
Prefers warm climates and well-drained soil.
Two main types: Luffa cylindrica (smooth) and Luffa acutangula (ridged).
