Vrat ki Lauki(bottle gourd)
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Lauki , squash or bottle gourd is a very healthy vegetable. This is one of the lightest vegetable and good for fasting days. This is a simple and easy preparation for lauki .
Method of preparation
- Scrap the outer skin of the bottle gourd( lauki), wash, and cut it into half inches cubes. (shape does not matter, it is just to get an idea).
- Remove the stem, wash, and finely chop the green chilies.
- Heat ghee/oil in a wok. Add cumin seeds, when seeds change the color, add chopped green chilies, fry for 10 seconds on low flame/heat. Now add bottle gourd (lauki) peices and salt, mix well and cook till lauki gets tender . Takes about 12-15 mins. (Lauki can also be made in the pressure cooker, in that case take one whistle.)
- Add lemon juice/ yogurt at the time of serving.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Serve with Singhare/ Kuttu ke cheele.
This is a special delicacy for the days of fasting.