Commonly known as "Lauki,"  bottle gourds come in different shapes and sizes. 
Regarded as one of the healthiest vegetables, the flesh of the bottle gourd is full of water and has a slightly bitter taste. 
Bottle gourds keep the body hydrated and help with weight loss. 
To keep it as fresh and healthy as possible, store the whole pumpkin in a plastic bag or in a closed container. in a container and refrigerate. 
Sliced pumpkins can be stored in a glass or steel container and refrigerated.