lauki ki sabji | lauki recipe | lauki ki sabji kaise banaen | village food

“Lauki ki sabji” is a popular Indian dish made from bottle gourd (also known as lauki or doodhi) cooked with various spices and sometimes other vegetables. It’s a simple and nutritious dish often served with rice or Indian breads like roti. The bottle gourd is typically peeled, diced, and then sautéed with ingredients like onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and red chili powder. The dish is simmered until the flavors meld together and the bottle gourd becomes tender. It’s a light and comforting vegetable preparation enjoyed in many Indian households.

Here’s a simple recipe for Lauki Ki Sabji (Bottle Gourd Curry):

Ingredients:
– 1 medium-sized bottle gourd (lauki), peeled and chopped
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
– 2-3 green chilies, slit
– 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
– 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon coriander powder
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
– 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
– Salt to taste
– 2 tablespoons oil
– Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and oil starts to separate.
5. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
6. Add chopped bottle gourd (lauki) and mix with the spices. Cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
7. Check if the lauki is cooked by inserting a fork. It should be tender but not mushy.
8. Once the lauki is cooked, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
9. Serve the Lauki Ki Sabji hot with roti or rice.

Enjoy your delicious Lauki Ki Sabji!

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