Bottle Gourd or Lauki Stew
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • Oil- 2 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Ginger, chopped- 1 inch slice
  • Garlic, chopped- 2 cloves
  • Green chilies, chopped-2
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Onion, chopped-1
  • Bottle gourd, diced- 1
  • Water- ½ cup
  • Coriander powder- 1 tsp
  • Garam masala- ½ tsp
  • Coconut milk- ¾ cup
  • Ground pepper- ¼ tsp
  • Salt- to taste
Instructions
  1. Peel the skin off the bottle gourd, half it, remove the seeds from inside and cut the bottle gourd into cubes.
  2. Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add oil.
  3. Add mustard seeds, let it splutter.
  4. Add Ginger, garlic and chilies, saute till ginger/garlic turns light golden.
  5. Add curry leaves.
  6. Add chopped onion, season with salt and saute till translucent.
  7. Add cubed bottle gourd and water.
  8. Cook covered till it has turned slightly tender. Do not over cook the bottle gourd.
  9. Add coriander powder, garam masala and salt to taste, combine well.
  10. Add coconut milk and cook covered for a few minutes.
  11. Add ground pepper, combine well and cook for a minute.
  12. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  13. Remove the pan from the heat, serve with roti or rice.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/bottle-gourd-or-lauki-stew/