Lauki Sabji

This is a very easy and healthy recipe to make. The spices used are very mild, just for flavor. I learnt this recipe from my mother-in-law when she was visiting this summer! Fresh squeezed Lauki juice is very popular in India, supposed to have a lot of health benefits.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 small lauki (bottle gourd) cut into small cubes
1 green chilli chopped
1/s tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tbsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp amchur (dried mango powder)
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp methi (fenugreek) leaves
1/2 cup water
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp oil
Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Peel the lauki, then cut it into small cubes.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker (Note: this dish comes out good in a pressure cooker and takes very little time).
3. Add cumin seeds and black mustard seeds, let it crackle.
4. Add the chopped green chillies, then add lauki.
5. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix it for about a minute.
6. Add 1/2 cup water. Close the pressure cooker and let it take pressure. After one whistle, turn the flame on low and leave it for about 4 minutes.
7. Turn off the flame and wait for the pressure to release.
8. Add amchur (dried mango) powder, garam masala powder, methi (fenugreek) leaves, and sugar. Mix it well.
9. Serve with roti or paratha. This also goes well with rice and daal.