- Contola is also known as spine gourd, bristly balsam pear, or teasle gourd.
- This vegetable is closely related to bitter gourd. Although they are related to bitter gourd or melon they are not bitter.
- It has anti-aging properties, antioxidants, protein, carbohydrate, fibre, moisture, ash, iron and calcium.
- It has multiple health benefits.
- They can be dried and powdered, fresh fruit is juiced, stir-fried, or added to curries and soups.
Benefits
- Contola vegetable is delicious as well as full of protein.
- Eating it daily makes your body strong.
- It is a vegetable rich in antioxidants.
- It is also very helpful in keeping the body clean.”
Storage and Uses
- It can be dried and powdered.
- Fresh fruit is juiced, stir-fried, or added to curries and soups.