Lauki Tamatar Ki Sabzi (Bottle Gourd & Tomato Curry) Recipe
Description:
Lauki Tamatar Ki Sabzi, also known as Bottle Gourd and Tomato Curry, is a simple yet nutritious dish made by cooking bottle gourd with tomatoes and a variety of aromatic spices. It is a delightful addition to your everyday meal, especially for those seeking a healthy and diabetic-friendly option. This dish uses common kitchen ingredients that make it easy to prepare, and it’s ideal for a wholesome dinner.
Cuisine: Gujarati Recipes
Course: Dinner
Diet: Diabetic Friendly
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bottle gourd (lauki) | 1 gourd, peeled and chopped |
| Onion | 1, finely chopped |
| Garlic | 3 cloves, grated |
| Tomato | 1, finely chopped |
| Cumin seeds | 1 teaspoon |
| Turmeric powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Red chili powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Curry leaves | 1 sprig |
| Coriander leaves | 1 sprig, finely chopped |
| Oil | As required |
| Salt | To taste |
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Instructions:
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Heat the oil: Start by heating oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Once hot, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter for a few seconds.
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Sauté the base ingredients: Add the finely chopped onion, grated garlic, and chopped tomatoes to the oil. Cook them together for about 2 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the onions turn translucent.
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Add the spices: Sprinkle in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and curry leaves. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
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Cook the bottle gourd: Add the peeled and chopped bottle gourd (lauki) pieces to the cooker. Mix everything thoroughly, and then pour in 1/4 cup of water.
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Pressure cook: Close the pressure cooker and cook on medium heat for 3 whistles. After the whistles, turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
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Garnish and serve: Once the cooker is safe to open, garnish the sabzi with finely chopped coriander leaves.
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Serving suggestion: Serve the hot Lauki Tamatar Ki Sabzi with Burani Raita and Tawa Paratha for a complete and satisfying meal.
Enjoy your comforting and healthy bottle gourd curry, perfect for a diabetic-friendly dinner!
