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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Ridge gourd Koshataki

Also known as: turai, luffa, dishcloth gourd

Ridge gourd is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet, bitter taste and cooling potency.

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Ridge gourd — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Ridge gourd — Rasa: Sweet, Bitter · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Liquid, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Varsha · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Ridge gourd is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet, bitter taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Peel the ridges, cube and cook soft — releases its own water; light supper vegetable for all doshas.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Shaka varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • turai sabzi with moong dal
  • with garlic tempering
  • in kootu

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: bitter-tasting gourd must be discarded (toxicity)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Ridge gourd

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cubed (100g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Ridge gourd

Andhra Ridge Gourd Chana DalLunch · 45 min

Andhra Ridge Gourd Chana Dal

Juicy ridge gourd lightens chana dal in this simple Andhra combination Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the ...

Chana Dal with Ridge GourdLunch · 56 min

Chana Dal with Ridge Gourd

Chana Dal with Ridge Gourd pairs a thoroughly cooked pulse with vegetables for an everyday one-bowl main. Vata: serve wa...

Karnataka Ridge Gourd Toor TovveLunch · 45 min

Karnataka Ridge Gourd Toor Tovve

Ridge gourd adds moisture and lightness to this Karnataka pigeon-pea tovve Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if ...

Kerala Ridge Gourd Coconut CurryLunch · 45 min

Kerala Ridge Gourd Coconut Curry

Watery ridge gourd keeps this coconut-and-lentil curry lighter than it first appears Vata: serve it warm and add a littl...

KootuLunch · 54 min

Kootu

Kootu is a mild vegetable-and-pulse preparation thickened with fresh coconut. Vata: serve soft with rice. Pitta: keep th...

Ridge Gourd Cumin SabziLunch · 39 min

Ridge Gourd Cumin Sabzi

Ridge Gourd Cumin Sabzi is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more...

Ridge Gourd KootuLunch · 54 min

Ridge Gourd Kootu

Ridge Gourd Kootu is a mild vegetable-and-pulse preparation thickened with fresh coconut. Vata: serve soft with rice. Pi...

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