A Ridge gourd also commonly known as Turai or Turiya is a well beloved in India. Its hard skin is peeled off and chopped and cooked as desired.

The vegetable is a storehouse of vitamin C, iron, magnesium, riboflavin, thiamine, and zinc which helps reduce inflammationint he body.This is a rich source of iron and manganese. It is anti-inflammatory and is high in beta-carotene and thus is known to enhance eye health.

This is a Rama variety of fresh ridge gourd produced by farmers of Aradi Tihidi Block 4S4R Farmers Producer Company Ltd.