Ridgegourd

A vegetable that can be grown throughout the year, ridge gourd belongs to cucurbitaceae family. Contains maximum health benefits in its family, it is rich in laxative fiber, beneficial for diabetes and the best aid in weight- loss. RidgeGourd thrives well in hot climate that is temperature around 25 to 35 degree Celsius. It is also known as Turai or Turiya and is a common vegetable in India. In Chinese cuisine, it is referred to as sponge gourd. Many varieties are available of this vegetable which are also highly health beneficial.