Lauki Ki Sabzi Recipe (Indian Ghiya Ki Sabji)
Nutritious, and comforting, this Lauki Ki Sabzi (Ghiya Ki Sabji) is an Indian bottle gourd curry, perfect with naan or rice!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Fine Hole Grater
Ingredients
- 1 medium lauki (bottle gourd) peeled and chopped into small cubes
- 1 tbsp mustard oil
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fresh ginger finely grated
- 1 small tomato chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- pink salt to toaste
- ½ cup warm water
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
- Add ginger and sauté for a minute until fragrant. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Cook for a minute to release the flavors.
- Add the chopped lauki, salt, and ½ cup water. Mix well and cover the pan. Let it cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lauki turns soft.
- Remove from the heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with roti or rice!
Notes
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Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.