Lauki ki Sabzi Recipe | The Healthiest Bottle Gourd Vegetable at Home
Lauki ki sabzi is a very light, easy to digest and healthy vegetable, which is served with dal-rice or roti in the daily meal.
Introduction
Lauki ki sabzi is a very light, easy to digest and healthy vegetable, which is served with dal-rice or roti in the daily meal. This recipe will teach you step-by-step how to make quick, tasty and nutritious bottle gourd vegetable at home.
Time Required:
Working Time
- Preparation Time 10 mins
- Cooking Time 15 mins
- Total Time 25 mins
- Serves 3-4 people
Tools Required:
| उपयोग | उपकरण |
|---|---|
| सब्जी पकाने के लिए | कड़ाही / प्रेशर कुकर |
| काटने के लिए | चाकू और कटिंग बोर्ड |
| मसाले मिलाने और चलाने के लिए | स्पैचुला या चम्मच |
| सर्व करने के लिए | बाउल या कटोरी |
Ingredients
- Bottle gourd – 500 gms (peeled and chopped)
- Tomatoes – 2 (finely chopped)
- Green chilli – 1 (chopped)
- Ginger – 1 inch (grated)
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
- Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1 tsp
- Salt – as per taste
- Oil – 2 tbsp
- Green Coriander – for garnishing
Step-by-Step Lauki ki Sabzi Recipe
Step 1: Preparation
Peel and wash the lauki and chop it into small pieces. Chop tomatoes, ginger and green chillies too.
Step 2: Tadka (tempering)
Heat oil in a pan or pressure cooker. Add ginger and green chillies first. When the aroma starts coming, add tomatoes.
Step 3: Add spices
Now add turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. Saute the tomatoes till they become soft and the spices are cooked well.
Step 4: Add lauki
Now add chopped lauki pieces and mix well with the spices. Add 1/4 cup water to the cooker (more if it is a pan).
Step 5: Cook
If making in a cooker, cook till 2-3 whistles. If making in a pan, cover and cook on medium flame for 12-15 minutes, until the gourd becomes soft.
Step 6: Serve
The vegetable is ready! Sprinkle coriander leaves on top and serve with hot roti or dal-rice.
“Lauki ki sabzi के साथ Milk Kheer का स्वाद और भी मज़ेदार हो जाता है।”
Useful Tips
- The gourd should be fresh and light green – old gourd can be bitter.
- If the gourd leaves water, there is no need to add water separately.
- If you do not want to add onion and garlic in the vegetable, then this is a completely satvik recipe.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions:
Why does gourd vegetable become bitter?
Old or overripe gourd can be bitter, always taste a little before cutting.
Can this be made without a pressure cooker?
Yes, but it will take a little more time to cook.
What other things can be added to lauki ki sabzi?
You can also add potatoes, peas or soya chunks.
Conclusion
Lauki ki sabzi recipe is an easy, simple and healthy option that is perfect for everyday meals. It is very simple to make and if spiced correctly, it tastes amazing too.
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