🥒 Round bottle gourd, also known as calabash or lauki, is a versatile vegetable commonly used in Indian cuisine. Unlike the elongated variety, this one has a more spherical or oval shape and is prized for its tender flesh and mild flavor.
Shape: Round or slightly oval, often referred to as “Gol Lauki”
Texture: White, spongy flesh with soft seeds
Taste: Mild and slightly sweet
Nutrition: Low in calories, rich in fiber, vitamin C, zinc, and folate
Cooked in curries, dals, and stir-fries
Used in sweets like lauki halwa
Juiced for its cooling and detoxifying properties
Great for making stuffed dishes like bharwa lauki
Thrives in warm climates like Kerala
Needs well-drained soil and regular watering
