Bottle gourd, the favorite vegetable of the people in India contains 90% water and has calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin a, vitamin c and folate as its constituents that help to maintain good health.

It is not merely rich in iron, protein, minerals and vitamins but also rich in fiber. Fiber plays significant role to prevent constipation and check digestive system's associated disorder.

Bottle gourds are generally known as Lauki or Ghia in India. It is low in fat and free from choleste...