Teasle gourd or Kantola is available across most parts of India during monsoons. Some may know it is as kekrol, kakrol, bhat korola, kartoli or some other name, but one cannot deny the health benefits of this vegetable. It belongs to the bitter gourd family but is not as bitter in taste even with the skin on.
Contents
- 1 Is spiny gourd bitter?
- 2 Can gourd be bitter?
- 3 Is teasel gourd bitter?
- 4 What does kakrol taste like?
- 5 What is the taste of Spiny gourd?
- 6 What is Kantola called in Kannada?
- 7 Why are gourds bitter?
- 8 Is eating too much bitter gourd bad?
- 9 Why is bitter gourd bitter?
- 10 Is teasel gourd good for health?
- 11 What are the benefits of Kantola?
- 12 What is Kartoli?
- 13 How do you eat Kakrol?
- 14 Can we eat Kantola seeds?
- 15 What is Kakrol in English?
Is spiny gourd bitter?
It is mainly cultivated in the mountain regions of India. The fresh spiny gourds are generally green in color and slowly change color when they get ripe from light green to yellow indicating they are over-ripen and taste bitter, hence they are often are cooked when fresh and green in color.
Can gourd be bitter?
There are several varieties of bitter gourd, but the two most common are Chinese bitter gourd and Indian bitter gourd.
Is teasel gourd bitter?
Teasel gourds are crisp and juicy with a pleasantly bitter flavor, similar to bitter melon but with lighter astringent notes.
What does kakrol taste like?
What is it and how to use? Kakrol is a monsoon vegetable commonly found in the Indian Market, lookwise is similar to Karela and is shaped like a water droplet of 2-3 cm diameter. The dark green pods change color as they ripen from light green to yellow indicating that they are overripe and bitter in taste.
What is the taste of Spiny gourd?
It is somewhat similar in taste to the Bitter Gourd or Melon. However, it is not bitter until it starts ripening when it is not edible. The bright green tender gourds are the best.
What is Kantola called in Kannada?
Kantola (called so in Hindi) is kadu peere in Tulu, paagila in Konkani, and mada hagalakai in Kannada, M.
Why are gourds bitter?
Cucurbitaceae family, of which bottle gourd is a member contains the toxic tetracyclic triterpenoid compounds called cucurbitacins which are responsible for the bitter taste.
Is eating too much bitter gourd bad?
If taken in excess, this bitter vegetable can cause severe stomach pain and diarrhea. Pregnant women in the early months are restricted from consuming bitter gourd as it may induce contractions and lead to vaginal bleeding and abortion.
Why is bitter gourd bitter?
Bitterness is the result of the alkaloid momordicine found in growing bitter melons; the darker the color of a Bitter Melon the more bitter and intense the flavor of the fruit. Harvest fruit, when they are small and skin is green in color, they are less bitter. Bitter Melon is a herbaceous vine.
Is teasel gourd good for health?
It helps to keep the skin healthy as it contains various flavonoids such as beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthins that act as protective scavengers. “It also has anti-ageing properties as it is blessed with antioxidants that fight free radicals the body has due to ageing and pollution,” says the nutritionist.
What are the benefits of Kantola?
Know the Health Benefits of Kantola Vegetable
- Regulates Blood Pressure. The vegetable helps keep a tab on your blood pressure by maintaining the highs and lows.
- Prevention from Infection.
- Helps Maintain Weight.
- Helps with Anti-Ageing.
- Prevents Kidney Stones.
- Good Eye Vision.
- Skin Problems.
- Healthier Brain.
What is Kartoli?
Kartole or Karutale or Kartoli are the names of wild fruit commonly available in rural and urban parts of India during monsoon season. Also the fruits are known as balsma pear, prickly carolaho, teasle gourd, kantola etc. It is used as a vegetable in all regions of India and in some parts of South Asia.
How do you eat Kakrol?
Bring the gas to low/medium and cover. Keep stirring in between and let the mix cook for 10-15 mins till the kakrol is soft and crunchy. Do not overcook as the vegetable will lose its taste and texture. Serve along with rice or bread and enjoy!
Can we eat Kantola seeds?
Amongst the many monsoon specific fruits and vegetables, Spiny Gourd, also known as Kantola or Kakora in Hindi. It is a very healthy vegetable and can be eaten in various ways.
What is Kakrol in English?
Family: Cucurbitaceae(pumpkin family) Kakrol(কাকরোল), a vegetable fruit grows wildly(cultivates as well) from Bangladesh and its native to the Asia. English name is Spiny gourd as the fruits are having spiny things around it.
