Lauki ki Sabzi (Bottle guard) (01)

Ingredients:

Lauki 1 kg

Onion 2 medium size sliced
Tomato 2 chopped

Oil 2-3 tbsp
Coriander powder ½ tbsp
Red chili powder 1 ½ tbsp

Turmeric powder ½ teaspoon

 Salt to taste

Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
Fresh lemon or lime juice (optional)

Method:

1.      Peel the lauki and cut into slices.

2.      Heat the oil in a pan, add onion and sauté, cook till the onion changes color to golden brown.

3.      Now add chopped tomatoes, salt and spices.

4.      Mix well and cook on medium flame until oil begins to separate and tomatoes are softened.

5.      Add sliced lauki and stir for 2 minutes.

6.      Do not add water, as lauki leaves its own water while cooking.

7.      Cover the pan; simmer the flame and leave to cook, till the gourd turns soft.

8.      Stir occasionally and cook till the vegetable is semi-dry.

9.      Garnish with chopped coriander.

Serve with chapatti, Nan, or serve it with dhai or garnish it with lemon as per your taste.

I hope you enjoy it J