{"product_id":"petha","title":"Petha Per Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003ePetha (ash gourd \/ white pumpkin \/ safed kaddu) is a mild, waxy gourd famous for two things — the legendary Agra petha sweet (translucent, syrupy candy) and its use in Ayurvedic wellness juices. As a vegetable, it cooks into gentle sabzis and sambar with a clean, neutral flavor that absorbs spices beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrom Sweet to Savory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh petha (ash gourd \/ safed kaddu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor petha sweet, sabzi, juice, sambar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild, neutral flavor absorbs spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-purpose: dessert and vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeel, deseed, and cube for sabzi or sambar. For petha sweet, cook cubes in sugar syrup until translucent. Juice raw for an Ayurvedic wellness drink (strain well — it is very watery).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the Agra petha sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sweet is MADE from this gourd. The fresh vegetable is the raw ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have much flavor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery mild and neutral — it takes on whatever spices you cook it with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhole, uncut ash gourd lasts weeks. Once cut, wrap tightly and refrigerate — use within 5-7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh produce.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001899950307,"sku":"62997911","price":1.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/WINTERMELON-2.jpg?v=1781244457","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/petha","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}