Ash Gourd Mint Juice

In my last post, I talked about raw ash gourd (kumbalanga/wax gourd/winter melon) being 96% water. That makes it an apt vegetable to juice. I have been trying all different combinations of juice with ash gourd in the mix, but here is the one which is a keeper. Ash gourd juice sweetened slightly with apple and refreshingly flavored with fresh mint.

Ingredients:

• Ash Gourd - 2 cups (cubes)
• Apple - 1 or 1/2 (for sweetening)
• Mint - 3-4 stems
• Lemon -1
• Himalayan pink salt - a pinch

Directions:

Peel and cube ash gourd.

Peel lemon and cut into quarters.

Cut apple into cubes.

Juice everything using a juicer. Serve with a pinch of himalyan salt.

If using a blender, blend everything except lemon. Strain, add squeezed lemon juice and serve with a pinch of himalyan salt.

This makes about 3 cups of juice.

Enjoy !!