The ash gourd, sometimes called petha or winter melon, is a multipurpose vegetable with many culinary and health applications ...

She revealed what keeps her cool in this hot weather - a humble glass of petha juice, also known as ash gourd juice. Masaba shared a picture of herself holding a glass of this nutritious drink.

Turai can be eaten with rotis or khichdi. Ash gourd is cooling for the body and extremely light on digestion. Make petha sabzi with cumin and a little ghee. Blend into a juice with black salt.

To the mixture add two tablespoons each of slivered pistachios, almonds, and cashew nuts. Stir half a teaspoon of green cardamom powder and one teaspoon of rose water. Cook for 5 more minutes.

This traditional Christmas cake has been prepared for ages. In this cake, 'petha,' or candied ash gourd, is used along with oodles of ghee and marmalade, giving it a unique spin! Remove the pan from ...