Karela Vegetable

कारवेल्लक

Karkotaki / Kartoli is a small spiny gourd. The fruits are small, 2-3 inches, covered with soft spines. They are used as a vegetable mainly in western and central India. They taste like bitter gourd but milder. The plant is dioecious. The tender fruits are fried or stuffed. Verses: 28-29.

What is Karela Vegetable (Karavellaka / कारवेल्लक)?

<p>Karkotaki / Kartoli is a small spiny gourd. The fruits are small, 2-3 inches, covered with soft spines. They are used as a vegetable mainly in western and central India. They taste like bitter gourd but milder. The plant is dioecious. The tender fruits are fried or stuffed. Verses: 28-29.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Deepana (appetizer)</li><li>Krimighna (anthelmintic)</li></ul>

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