Lauki Curry Recipe - How to Make Healthy and Delicious Lauki Curry at Home

 

Lauki, also known as bottle gourd, is a popular vegetable in Indian cuisine. It is low in calories and high in water content, making it a healthy choice for those who are trying to lose weight or eat healthy. Lauki can be cooked in many different ways, but one of the most popular is as a curry.

Here is a recipe for lauki curry:

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon oil

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup lauki, peeled and chopped
• Salt to taste

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Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a pan or kadhai over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds and let them splutter.

2. Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and red chili powder and cook for a minute.

3. Add the onion and cook until softened.
4. Add the tomatoes and cook until they are mushy.
5. Add the lauki and water and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the lauki is cooked through.
6. Add salt to taste and serve hot with rice or roti.

This recipe is for a basic lauki curry. You can add other vegetables, such as potatoes, peas, or carrots, to make it more filling. You can also add other spices, such as ginger, garlic, or cilantro, to taste.