BOTTLE GOURD / LAUKI / GHIA VEGE

INGREDIENTS

oil    1 tbsp

jeera    1 tsp

onion 2 finely chopped

ginger-garlic-green chili paste    1 tbsp

jeera pdr.    1 tsp

garam masala pdr.     1 tsp

turmeric pdr     1/4 tsp

chili pdr. 1/2- 1 tsp ( as the spicy masala paste will be added)

lauki    2 grated and blanched

peanut roasted and powdered  1/2 cup

til roasted and pdr.  2 tbsp

sugar 1 tsp ( optional)

lime juice 1-2 tsp

salt to taste

METHOD

heat oil, add jeera, fry onion with the paste till the raw smell goes, add the spice powders and turmeric, fry for 2 minutes on low flame, add grated lauki, mix well, cover and let it cook for 3-4 minutes, add 2 tbsp of the spicy masala paste or as per taste, salt and sugar, let it cook for another 2-3 minutes on low flame, add roasted powders, mix well along with coriander leaves, remove from gas, add lime juice. serve hot with roti/ rice.

ps- 1) you can use cabbage instead of bottle gourd also,

2) this vege can be used to make sandwiches, stuffed parantha adding some grated cheese or paneer.

ps- for spicy masala paste, see the next recipe

 

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