Make a fun and healthy dish for lunch

Many people frown upon hearing the name of bottle gourd, but bottle gourd kadhi is such a recipe that everyone will become its fan after eating it. This dish is not only delicious but is also beneficial for health. Serve it with rice or roti and make lunch special. Let us learn the easy recipe of making bottle gourd kadhi.

Ingredients to make Lauki Kadhi

• Bottle gourd: 1 medium size
• Curd: 2 cups
• turmeric powder: 1 tsp
• Salt: as per taste
• Cumin: 1 tsp
• Asafoetida: a pinch
• Curry leaf: 8-10 leaves
• ginger-garlic paste: 1 tsp
• Tomato: 1 (finely chopped)
• chilli powder: 1/2 teaspoon
• coriander powder: 1 tsp
• mustard oil: 2-3 spoons
• Sugar: 1/2 teaspoon

Method to make bottle gourd curry

1. prepare gourd,
   • Peel the bottle gourd and cut it into small pieces.
   • Put bottle gourd pieces, turmeric and some salt in the cooker and cook for 2-3 whistles.
2. Make bottle gourd paste,
   • Let the cooked gourd cool down.
   • Add curd to it and blend it in the mixer. If you don’t have a mixer, use a churner or a broom.
3. add seasoning,
   • Heat mustard oil in a pan.
   • Add cumin and asafoetida in oil.
   • Add curry leaves and crackle.
4. fry spices,
   • Add ginger-garlic paste and fry lightly.
   • Add chopped tomatoes and cook on low flame.
   • Add turmeric, red chilli and coriander powder to it and fry the spices well.
5. prepare the curry,
   • Add bottle gourd-curd paste to the roasted spices.
   • If the mixture is thick, add some water.
   • Cook it on medium flame till it boils.
6. balance taste,
   • Balance the sourness of the curry by adding half a spoon of sugar.

serve up

Serve the prepared bottle gourd kadhi with hot rice or roti and enjoy its unique taste.

tip: If you want to make it even healthier, you can also use carrot or spinach along with bottle gourd.