Winter Melon/Ash Gourd Juice is one of the healthiest Summer drinks: cool, refreshing, highly nutritious, low in calories, high in fiber and water content.
Ash gourds are very common in the South Indian Kitchen. Growing up, my Mom and Grandmom made Sambar, Majjige Huli, Raita, Sweet (also known as Kashi/Dumroot halwa) using Ash gourd (winter melon).
But recently, only I learned about Ash Gourd and its enormous Health Benefits. As Recommended by Sadhguru, It's the highly pranic food or positive Satvik food on earth.
Today I am sharing the Ash Gourd Juice recipe, one of the best summer drinks with cooling properties and is highly nutritious and hydrating. So this ash gourd juice is used for detox and weight loss. It is also known as Petha juice in Hindi, Budugumbala juice in Kannada, Poosanikkai Juice in Tamil, Boodidha gummadi kaaya in Telugu.
It's best to consume by morning on an empty stomach. However, If you want to drink daily in your diet, please consult your local physician or nutritionist before starting.
Ash Gourd and Health Benefits
Ash gourd, also known as Benincasa hispida, winter melon, wax gourd, white melon, and Chinese melon, is a fruit native to parts of Southern Asia.
Its mild taste is similar to cucumber and is often used as a vegetable in Asian cuisines — most commonly in Indian and Chinese food.
Ash Gourd comprises 96% water and is very low in calories, fat, protein, and carbs. Yet, it remains rich in fiber and contains smaller amounts of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, manganese, and various other B vitamins. This nutrient combination promotes digestive health and helps you maintain a healthy weight. - Source Healthline.
How to Make Winter Melon/Ash Gourd Juice
Firstly, Wash the ash gourd with water. Next, remove the seeds and center soft part of the ash gourd. Finally, peel the skin and dice it into ½ inch pieces.
Place diced ash gourd, water into a blender, and blend until smooth.
Pour the juice into the fine-mesh strainer in a large bowl and press the pulp with a spoon to extract all the juice.
Then add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Mix well and serve immediately.
Tips & Variations for Winter Melon/Ash Gourd Juice
- Consume the winter melon juice within 15 minutes of its preparation else it will lose the nutrient value.
- You may also just drink plain ash gourd juice without the addition of lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- You can also add ginger and mint leaves to the blender for a variation.
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Ash Gourd/Winter Melon Juice
Ingredients
Measuring cup used [1 cup = 250ml]
- 2 cups ash gourd (winter melon) (about 500 grams)
- ½ cup water
- ½ lime juiced
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- himalayan pink salt as per taste
Instructions
- Firstly, Wash the ash gourd with water. Remove the seeds and center soft part of the ash gourd. Peel the skin and dice it into ½ inch pieces.
- Place diced ash gourd, water into a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Pour the juice into the fine-mesh strainer in a large bowl and press the pulp with a spoon to extract all the juice.
- Then add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well and serve immediately.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Consume the winter melon juice within 15 minutes of its preparation else it will lose the nutrient value.
- You may also just drink plain ash gourd juice without the addition of lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- You can also add ginger and mint leaves to the blender for a variation.
Nutrition
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