khosha(m): stalk

Description of khosha: 'Khosha' is a Bengali term referring to the peels or skins of vegetables, particularly gourds like pointed gourd or bottle gourd , transformed into flavorful dishes such as spicy pastes or stir-fries. Unlike the fleshy interior used in curries, khosha celebrates discarded scraps through frugal frying with spices like nigella seeds and chilies. Differs from standard vegetable recipes by emphasizing peels' caramelized potency, often mixed with rice. In Bengali poetry,