Today’s Lunch recipe Lauki ka Bharta. A perfect vegetarian recipe that everyone will love. #HappyCookingToYou #FoodFusion
Ingredients:
-Lauki (Bottle gourd) 2 & ½ kg
-Water as required
-Sarson ka tel (Mustard oil) 2-3 tbs
-Adrak (Ginger) chopped 1 & ½ tbs
-Lehsan (Garlic) chopped 1 & ½ tbs
-Pyaz (Onion) finely chopped 1 Cup
-Tamatar (Tomatoes) finely chopped 3 medium
-Hari mirch (Green chilli) chopped 1 & ½ tsp
-Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
-Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) ½ tsp or to taste
-Zeera powder (Cumin powder) ½ tsp
-Haldi powder (Turmeric powder) ½ tsp
-Dhania powder (Coriander powder) 1 tsp
-Lemon juice 1-2 tbs
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped
Directions:
-Fire roast bottle gourd on direct flame until its charred from all sides.
-Place charred bottle gourd in a large bowl,cover & let it rest for 5 minutes.
-Add water & remove charred skin from bottle gourds,clean them with the help of knife then rinse thoroughly with water.
-Remove the head & chop finely with the help of knife & set aside.
-In a wok,add mustard oil and bring it to smoke point.
-Add ginger,garlic & mix well for a minute.
-Add onion & sauté until translucent.
-Add tomatoes,green chilli & mix well.
-Add salt,red chilli powder,cumin powder,turmeric powder,coriander powder,mix well & cook for 1-2 minutes.
-Now add chopped bottle gourd & mix well.
-Add lemon juice,fresh coriander,cover & cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes then cook on medium flame for 1-2 minutes.
-Garnish with fresh coriander & serve!
