vegetable
Snake gourd
Chichinda
Measured by g/kg; no spoon or count conversion needed.
Instead of Snake gourd
CourgetteUse the same weight; halve and deseed if seedy. Cook 5 minutes less, as it softens faster.
Bottle gourdUse the same weight; peel and deseed. Cook for a similar time until tender.
Ridge gourdUse the same weight; peel and chop. Cook 3–4 minutes less and do not overcook.
