Fresh Kaddu or round bottle gourd is a vine belonging to the Cucurbita family that is cultivated for its fruit. The bottle gourd is yellowish-green in color and has white spongy flesh.

The best way to store cut kaddu is to wrap it tightly in cling wrap and place it in the fridge. There are many ways to incorporate kaddu into desserts, soups, salads, preserves, and even as a substitute for butter.