Lauki ki Sabji (Bottle Gourd Curry)
Lauki ki Sabzi is a simple and light home-style dish that is often made when we want something healthy and easy to digest. It is prepared with minimal spices and everyday ingredients, yet it turns out very comforting and flavorful. In my kitchen, it is usually made as a quick meal that pairs well with roti, paratha, or even naan. This dish is perfect for regular meals and feels both light and satisfying.
Ingredients
- •1 piece Bottle Gourd (Lauki) (medium-sized, about 700g, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes)
- •1 piece Tomato (medium, finely chopped or pureed)
- •1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- •1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- •1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- •1.5 tsp Coriander Powder
- •1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder (adjust to taste)
- •1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- •to taste to taste Salt
- •1/4 cup Water (or as needed)
- •2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped, for garnish)
- •2 tbsp Vegetable Oil or ghee
- • A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- •1/2 tbsp kasuri methi (optional)
Instructions
- 1.
Wash, peel, and cut the lauki into small pieces.
Time: 7 min - 2.
Heat oil or ghee in a pan or kadai on medium flame.
- 3.
Add hing and cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
- 4.
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds. Then add chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
- 5.
Add the chopped lauki and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook until the oil starts to release slightly.
- 7.
Add 1/2 to 1 cup water, cover, and cook on low flame for about 10 minutes until the lauki becomes soft and the water is absorbed.
- 8.
Add kasuri methi and fresh coriander leaves. Mix and serve hot.
Tips
- 💡Do not add too much water, as lauki also releases its own moisture.
- 💡Cooking on low flame gives better flavor.
- 💡Kasuri methi adds a nice taste, so add it if available.
- 💡Lauki tastes best when it is soft but not overcooked.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Anu