Juice Cucumber/ Pottu Vellari

🥒 Pottu Vellari, also known as snap melon or blonde cucumber, is a traditional summer fruit native to Kerala. It’s cherished for its natural cooling properties and mildly sweet taste—perfect for beating the heat!

🌿 What Makes It Special?

• The name “Pottu Vellari” comes from its unique trait: the fruit cracks open on its own when ripe.
• It’s packed with fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, making it great for hydration and digestion.
• It earned a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2022, especially linked to Kodungallur in Thrissur.

🧃 Popular Juice Recipe

Ingredients:

• 250g Pottu Vellari (peeled and deseeded)
• 2 cups coconut milk
• Jaggery syrup or sugar (to taste)
• 1 cardamom (optional)

Steps:

1. Blend the cucumber pieces with coconut milk, jaggery, and cardamom.
2. Strain if desired and serve chilled.

This juice is a natural energy booster and helps cool the body instantly2.