Tinda or Apple Gourd KBG-38 Answer

It wasn't Papaya. Our clue in KBG-38 said so.

But still many readers said 'Papaya'.

So, which plant was it?

It was the ubiquitous Tinda टिंडा in Hindi or Apple Gourd or Indian Round Gourd. Its scientific name is Praecitrullus fistulosus.

It is a vegetable popular in South Asia but at the same time boring for some from North India.

Tinda

The plant is a prolific vine prickly with small thorns similar to the zucchini. The fruit is approximately spherical, and 5–8 cm in diameter. Plants are vigorous, productive and begin to bear fruits in 70 days after planting. See the picture below before fruiting.

Health Benefits

According to a health blog Tinda is a water-rich vegetable, it keeps your body cool and healthy, increases urinary flow which helps excrete toxins from the kidney. It also contains a lot of fiber, which helps in digestion, relieves stomach acidity and prevents constipation.

Winner

Although simple to guess, only one out of 300 odd participants got it right! We congratulate the outright winner profiled below.

Gian Prakash: Former Commander Indian Navy, former Head L&D TCS. Currently engaged in full time grandparenting. An alumnus of NIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur, GP is passionate about whatever he does - teaching, sports, cooking and solving crosswords. 

Once again, we thank all the participants from different time zones. Without you Kaun Banega Ghumakkad would not have reached where it has!

Thanks for browsing and keeping the KBG going!

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     - Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Neeta Bhargava/ 27th July 2020

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