Fresh lauki, also known as bottle gourd, is a long, green, cylindrical-shaped vegetable that belongs to the gourd family. It has a smooth, waxy outer skin with white flesh inside that is spongy and filled with small seeds. Lauki has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is commonly used in Indian cuisine to make curries, soups, and stir-fries. It can also be used to make juice or cooked and pureed to make a nutritious baby food. Lauki is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium and is low in calories, making it a popular ingredient in healthy diets. It is believed to have a cooling effect on the body and is often used in Ayurvedic medicine for various health benefits.