Bottle gourd or calabash is used in the preparation of various curries in Indian cuisine. It is chopped into pieces and added in curries to savor along with hot rice or rotis. Bottle gourd is prepared as chutney to consume with rice, rotis or sometimes with dosas. It contains many Nutritional Vitamins and Minerals. It is extremely popular for weight loss. Especially the bottle gourd or lauki juice is beneficial for weight loss. Bottle gourd is extremely popular for reducing high blood pressure and keeping your heart healthy.