Bottle gourd has always been regarded as one of the healthiest veggies. This very versatile vegetable is full of water (about 92%) and minerals and keeps your body hydrated. Also known as Lauki or Doodhi in India, it definitely doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves. “Bottle gourd is a vegetable high on the water and is a rich source of vitamin C, K and calcium. It helps in maintaining a healthy heart and brings down bad cholesterol levels. The juice is also beneficial for diabetic patients as it stabilises the blood sugar level and maintains blood pressure. The best time to have it is in the morning. A small glass would just be perfect. Also, one needs to consume the juice immediately as it oxidises quite fast
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Ingredients
- 2 medium Bottle gourd (lauki/doodhi) peeled, seeded, chopped
- 4 Amla (Indian gooseberry) sliced
- 2 inch pieces Ginger chopped
- 15-20 Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tblespn Cumin seeds
- 2-3 tblespn Lemon Juice
- Ice cubes as required
- Salt to taste
- Black salt to taste
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Instructions
- Put the bottle gourd, amla, ginger, mint leaves, salt, black salt and cumin seeds in a blender. Add one cup of water and blend it for two to three minutes.
- Add another cup of water, lemon juice, ice cubes and blend it for another two to three minutes. Strain into individual glasses and serve chilled.
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