Winter Melon/Ash Gourd Juice recipe is one of the healthiest summer drinks: cool, refreshing, highly nutritious, low in calories, high in fiber and water content. Ash gourds are very common in the South Indian Kitchen. Growing up, my Mom and Grandmom made Sambar, Majjige Huli, Raita, Sweet (also known as Kashi/Dumroot halwa) using Ash gourd (winter melon). Winter Melon is super beneficial for our health, skin, and hair. Ash Gourd and its Benefits It is used in weight loss and also for the prevention of numerous illnesses.