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Lauki, also known as bottle gourd, is a type of vegetable often utilized in Asian cuisine. It has a light green smooth skin and a white inner flesh.

Lauki is low in calories and high in dietary fiber. It also contains vitamins like Vitamin C and B and essential minerals like potassium, sodium, iron and zinc.

Yes, typically the outer skin of lauki is peeled off before it is used in cooking.

Yes, lauki juice is low in calories and high in dietary fiber which may aid in weight loss.

Lauki can be used to make a variety of dishes such as lauki curry, lauki halwa (a sweet dessert), lauki soup, or stuffed lauki.

Yes, you can freeze lauki by cutting it into pieces and storing it in a freezer safe bag or container.

Yes, lauki can sometimes be bitter. A bitter lauki should not be consumed as it can be harmful.

Zucchini or summer squash can be used as a substitute for lauki in recipes.

Lauki has a mild flavor, similar to a cucumber or zucchini, and it has a refreshing, slightly sweet aftertaste.

Lauki can be used in a variety of dishes such as curries, soups, stir-fries or even desserts. It can be eaten raw, baked, steamed or boiled.

Yes, lauki can be eaten raw and is often used in salads or juices.

If the seeds are tender and small in size, they can be cooked along with the vegetable. But if they are hard or large in size, it is better to remove them.

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Consumption of lauki usually does not have side effects. However, consuming lauki in excess can lead to some stomach issues or can even lead to ‘Lauki Syndrome’, which is a rare condition.

Choose a lauki that is light green in color, firm to touch and relatively light for its size.

Lauki is technically a fruit as it contains seeds. However, it is often used and treated as a vegetable in culinary usage.