Small Green Pumpkin

Kachha Kaddu (Raw Pumpkin) – Description

Kachha Kaddu, also known as Raw Pumpkin or Green Pumpkin, is the unripe form of pumpkin harvested before it fully matures. It is commonly used in Indian cooking for making light curries, sabzi, and soups. The raw version has a greenish outer skin and pale white or light-yellow inner flesh with a mild, slightly earthy taste.

🌿 Characteristics:

• Color: Green or greenish-yellow on the outside

• Texture: Firm and crisp flesh when raw

• Shape: Round or slightly oval

• Taste: Mild and neutral, slightly sweet after cooking

🍽️ Uses:

• Cooked as sabzi (dry curry) with mild spices

• Added to dal (lentil dishes) or sambar

• Used in soups and stews for thickness and nutrition

• Sometimes used in ayurvedic preparations for its cooling effect

💧 Nutritional Value:

• Rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber

• Helps in digestion and hydration

• Known for being low in calories and high in water content