Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The monsoon delicacy — a wild bitter gourd that clears varsha-season kapha and ama just when digestion is weakest.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Sliced and stir-fried crisp during its short monsoon season; milder than karela.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (karkotaka); monsoon folk tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- stir-fried with garlic and mustard oil (monsoon style)
- with besan coating, shallow-fried
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: high vata dryness in excess
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Spine gourd (kantola)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
