Lauki ki Sabzi (Bottle guard) (02)

Ingredients:

Lauki 1 kg

Onion 2 medium sizes sliced

Oil 2-3 tbsp

Whole Garam masala (zeera, kali mirch, long, daar chini, bari elaichi) 1 tbsp
Coriander powder ½ tbsp
Red chili powder 1 ½ tbsp

Turmeric powder ½ teaspoon

 Salt to taste

Green chilies 4-5

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 garam masala and stir for a min on high flame, add salt and spices.

4.      Mix well and cook on medium flame until oil begins to separate and add sliced lauki and stir for 2 minutes.

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

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

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

8.      Now add green chilies and cover the lid, cook until chilies are soft.

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