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Pumpkin

The white colored Pumpkin is called "Poosanikkai" in Tamil. It is a traditonal vegetable. We have been eating this and used for many other purpose (for example: medicinal effect and to remove bad spirits) for centuries.

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Pumpkin cut:
Pumpkin pieces are used to make Pumpkin Sambar or Kootu.

Popular dish where Pumpkin is used:
As a main vegetable ingredient in Sambar or Kootu.

Spelling variations in Tamil name for Pumpkin:
Poosanikkai, Poosani kai


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