vegetable
Wax gourd
Petha
2000 g1 medium wax gourd (about 2 kg)
Medium ash/wax gourd typically about 2 kg.
Instead of Wax gourd
Ash gourdUse the same weight; peel, deseed and cut to the same size. It holds shape slightly better, so give it 2–3 minutes more.
Bottle gourdUse the same weight; peel and deseed. It is softer and waterier, so cook 3–4 minutes less and reduce added water.
PumpkinUse the same weight; peel and deseed. It is sweeter and softens faster, so cook 3–5 minutes less.
