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Lauki Ki Sabzi

Lauki Ki Sabzi

by Nabeela Kauser
Delight in the discovery of a deliciously healthy Indian dish! Crafted from humble roots, "lauki ki sabzi" spins an ordinary bottle gourd into an extraordinary culinary masterpiece.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 159 kcal

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Olive Oil
  • 1 kg Bottle Gourd Lauki
  • 1 Onions
  • 1 Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder Haldi
  • 2 tsp Cumin Seeds Jeera
  • 1 Green Chillies
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • Coriander

Instructions

  • Add the oil into a pan and heat on medium heat until hot
  • Add the garlic paste and cumin seeds then sauté for 1 minute until fragrant
  • Add the finely diced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until the onions are soft and slightly translucent
  • As the onions are cooking chop up the tomatoes then add them into the pan before cooking for a further 3-4 minutes
  • Add the salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder and green chillies then cook the spices for 3-4 minutes - ensure that you stir every minute or so to prevent the spices from burning and sticking to the pan
  • Add the water to allow the spices to release their colour and prevent the spices from burning then cook for 2-3 minutes
  • As the spices are cooking chop the bottle gourd into bite-size chunks then add into pan and mix into the masala
  • Cover and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes on medium heat - ensure that you check every 5 or so minutes to prevent anything sticking to the pan
  • Add the finely chopped coriander then mix
  • Serve with homemade chapatti and enjoy!

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Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 637mgPotassium: 381mgFibre: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 485IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bottle Gourd, Cooking, Curry, Food, Indian Food, Recipe, Spicy, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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