Cooking on a traditional earthen stove seems to impart a unique flavor to the food. We usually cook chicken with potatoes or papaya, but I have never tried cooking it with ash gourd. Looking at your recipe for chicken with ash gourd, it certainly seems like it would be delicious. I didn't have much interest in cooking during my childhood. I remember sitting in the kitchen and watching my mother cook, yet I never actually helped her with the task something I still regret to this day. I never had the opportunity to cook a meal for my father with my own hands. However, under challenging circumstances, the Almighty granted me the chance to cook for my mother myself over a long period. This remains a cherished memory of my life, and I remain grateful to the Almighty for that opportunity.