Bottle Gourd Curry(Lauki Sabzi)

Bottlegourd also called Lauki or Dudhi in India is one of the lesser loved vegetables; but I think liking or disliking towards a vegetable depends a lot upon how its cooked.

This Indian dish which I call Rasedar Lauki is my favourite way of eating bottleguard, It is very mild yet very tasty!

Bottleguard is low in calories and fat and high in  fiber.  A cup of cooked bottleguard contains approximately 18 calories and 4 g of carbohydrates. This makes this dish good for weight watchers who are looking for tasty recipes.

Preparation time- 5 minutes
Cook time - 15 minutes
Serves- 3

Ingredients

• Lauki (Bottle guard) -  washed, peeled  and cut in squares ( 1 1/2 cup)
• Onion- chopped (1 cup)
• Tomatoes- chopped (1/2 cup)
• Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
• Jeera (cumin seeds) - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder- 1/4th tsp
• Red chili powder- 1 tsp
• Coriander powder- 1/2 tbsp
• Water - 1 cup
• Salt - to taste

Method -

• Heat oil  in a pressure cooker
• Add Jeera(cumin) and let it splutter.
• Add onions and cook on medium heat till translucent
• Add garlic and all masala powders(powdered spices), cook for few seconds.
• Now add tomatoes and cook till oil separates
• Add lauki (bottlegourd), mix well and close the lid
• Cook till three whistles.

For best results open the pressure cooker only when all the steam has escaped.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with nan, roti or rice.

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