In India, it is creatively used to make a variety of sabzi, vegetarian kofta, mithai, or kheer. It is one of those vegetables which are easy to cook and digest. Dahi Lauki Ki Sabji is one of my favourite comfort foods. It is one of those minimal effort, maximum flavour sort of dishes that fit just right for everyday meal menus, especially during the summer season.
How To Make Dahiwali Lauki
Step 1) Remove the bottle gourd’s outer skin and white seeds/flesh. Wash it. Cut the bottle gourd into tiny equal size pieces.
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Step 2) Whisk curd and cream nicely to a smooth, spoon-dropping consistency. Keep it aside until required. Step 3) Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Once hot, add cumin and fenugreek seeds. Saute for 10 – 20 seconds. Add chopped bottle gourd, turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder, and water. Stir to combine (images 1 & 2). Step 4) Pressure Cook bottle gourd over low heat for 2 – 3 whistles. Allow the steam to release naturally from the pressure cooker. Step 5) Open the lid of the pressure cooker. Gently mash the bottle gourd with the back of the ladle. Slowly add whisked curd, and continuously stir the curry with another hand (image 3). Step 6) Add black pepper, ginger powder, garam masala, and kasuri methi. Mix. Simmer lauki ki sabji over low heat for 5 minutes (image 4). Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve warm.
Serving Suggestion
Dahi Lauki Ki Sabji is an Indian main course dish. In my family, we serve it for lunch with ghee-laced chapati or phulka. The combination is so delicious and oddly satisfying. I like to make it for days when somebody in the family needs a wholesome and light-on-stomach meal, on hot summer days, or after an array of greasy food indulgences. I will not recommend storing it in the refrigerator as the curry tastes best when freshly made and served hot.
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