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Lauki Ka Raita /Bottle Gourd and yogurt Dip
Lauki ka raita -A cool and refreshing bottle gourd and yoghurt dip
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Raitas / Dips, Side Dish
Cuisine:
North Indian Cuisine
Keyword:
bottle gourd, doodhi, lauki, Lauki ka raita, Raita, yogurt recipe
Servings:
4
people
Author:
Anjana Chaturvedi
Ingredients
250
gms
Bottle Gourd / Lauki
approx
2
cup
Yoghurt
1/3
tsp
Salt / Namak
1/2
tsp
Red Chili Powder/ Laal Mirch
1/4
tsp
Black Salt / Kala Namak
1/2
tsp
Cumin Seeds / Sabut Jeera
8
Curry Leaves / Kadi Patta
1
tsp
Cooking oil or ghee
Instructions
Peel and grate the bottle gourd,remove the hard seeds if any.
Pressure cook with 1 cup of water for 2 whistles or till cooked well and soft
Open and let it cool down completely .this boiled bottle gourd can be refrigerated and used for up to 3 days.
Whisk the curd ,add salt,chilli powder .add some water( in which bottle gourd is boiled.)
Add the boiled gourd (approx 1.5 cup) and mix well.
Heat 1 t.s oil in a small pan ,add cumin and curry leaves,switch off the heat and add a pinch of chilli powder.
Pour over the raita and chill before serving.
serving suggestions-serve as a side dish .