For all those requesting vegetable recipes, here’s a comforting lauki ki sabzi—a medley of tender bottle gourd simmered in aromatic spices. Perfect with soft chapatis or a steaming bowl of rice! You’re going to love this one. #HappyCookingToYou #foodfusion #araywahh #digitalammi
Ingredients:
-Lauki (Bottle gourd) 500g
-Kashmiri lal mirch (Kashmiri red chilli) powder ½ tbs
-Himalayan pink salt 1 tsp or to taste
-Haldi powder (Turmeric powder) ½ tsp
-Dhania powder (Coriander powder) 1 tsp
-Baisan (Gram flour) 2 tbs
-Cooking oil for frying
-Cooking oil ¼ Cup
-Pyaz (Onion) chopped 2 medium
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
-Hari mirch (Green chillies) sliced 2-3
-Adrak lehsan (Ginger garlic) crushed 1 tbs
-Tamatar (Tomatoes) pureed 1 Cup
-Dhania powder (Coriander powder) ½ tbs
-Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) 1 tsp or to taste
-Haldi powder (Turmeric powder) ¼ tsp
-Himalayan pink salt 1 tsp or to taste
-Kashmiri lal mirch (Kashmiri red chilli) powder 1 tsp
-Garam masala powder ½ tsp
-Dahi (Yogurt) whisked ½ Cup
-Water 1 Cup or as required
-Pyaz (Onion) thick slices 1 medium
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped 1 tbs
-Kasuri methi (Dried fenugreek leaves) ½ tbs
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped
Directions:
-Peel bottle gourd & cut into thick slices.
-In a bowl,add bottle gourd,kashmiri red chilli powder,pink salt,turmeric powder,coriander powder & mix well,cover & let them rest for 15 minutes.
-Add gram flour & mix well.
-In frying pan,add cooking oil & shallow fry on medium flame from both sides until golden.
-In a wok,add cooking oil,onion & sauté until translucent.
-Add cumin seeds,mix well & fry until light golden.
-Add green chillies,ginger garlic & mix well.
-Add pureed tomatoes,coriander powder,red chilli powder,turmeric powder,pink salt,kashmiri red chilli powder,garam masala powder,mix well & cook on medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
-Add yogurt & mix well,cover & cook on low flame until oil separates (8-10 minutes).
-Add water & mix well.
-Add cooked lauki,onion,mix well & bring it to boil.
-Add fresh coriander,dried fenugreek leaves & mix well,cover & cook on low flame for 15-20 minutes.
-Garnish with fresh coriander & serve!
