Ingredients
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1 Bottle Gourd (Lauki)
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1 Tbsp Oil
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1 Tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
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Pinch of Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
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1 Tsp Ginger-Garlic paste
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Finely chopped Green Chillies (as per taste)
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1 finely chopped Onion
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Salt as per taste
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1 finely chopped Tomato
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1 Tsp Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder)
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Red Chilli Powder (as per taste)
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1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
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Kasuri Methi
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Chopped Coriander
About
Lauki Bharta is a flavorful Indian dish made from mashed bottle gourd (lauki), typically cooked with spices and aromatics. Common spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala are added to enhance the flavor. Lauki Bharta is often served as a side dish with roti or rice, offering a nutritious and comforting meal option.
Steps
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Take 1 Lauki and roast it directly over gas heat until completely charred and the skin starts releasing. Peel off the charred skin and chop the Lauki well using a knife. |
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Heat 1 tablespoon of Oil in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon of Cumin Seeds and a pinch of Asafoetida Powder (Hing). |
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Stir in 1 teaspoon of Ginger-Garlic paste and finely chopped Green Chillies to taste. |
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Add 1 finely chopped Onion and cook until translucent. Mix in Salt to taste and 1 finely chopped Tomato, cooking until it's soft. |
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Stir in 1 teaspoon of Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder to taste, and 1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric Powder. Optionally, add Garam Masala for extra flavor. |
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Roast the spices well and then add the charred Lauki to the pan. |
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Mix everything well, cover the lid, and cook for 10-15 minutes on medium heat. |
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Sprinkle Kasuri Methi and chopped Coriander over the cooked Lauki Bharta. |
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Mix well and serve the delicious Lauki ka Bharta with Roti. |
