Ash gourd is called kubhindo (कुभिन्डो) in Nepali , also written kubindo in Roman spelling. In English it is known as winter melon, wax gourd or white gourd. Its botanical name is Benincasa hispida . Names at a glance Language or use Name Nepali कुभिन्डो — kubhindo / kubindo Common English names Ash gourd, winter melon, wax gourd, white gourd Botanical name Benincasa hispida What does kubhindo look like? The mature gourd is large, with a tough outer skin and firm white flesh. Its shape can be round, oblong or cylindrical. A pale, waxy coating on the outside gives rise to the names ash gourd and wax gourd. Local names and Roman spellings vary. When buying an unfamiliar gourd, confirm its identity with the seller rather than relying only on its colour or shape. Kubhindo in Nepali food and culture Kubhindo is cooked as a vegetable. Mature gourds are also used for preserved or candied sweets such as murabba and petha. It appears in religious offerings and ceremonies as well as in food mark...
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