Lauki Raita (Dudhi Raita Recipe)
A simple, cooling Indian yogurt side dish made with grated lauki sautéed in ghee and mixed with creamy curd and mild spices. Perfect to pair with everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated lauki (bottle gourd / dudhi)
- 1 cup yogurt (curd), chilled
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- Salt or black salt, to taste
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- pinch of garam masala (optional)
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a pan on medium heat.
- Add grated lauki and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and most of the moisture evaporates.
- Turn off the heat and let the lauki cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth.
- Add the cooled lauki to the yogurt.
- Mix in roasted cumin powder, green chili, salt, and optional spices.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve chilled or slightly cool.
Notes
- Do not add hot lauki to yogurt, as it may curdle.
- Cook off excess moisture to avoid watery raita.
- Use fresh, non-sour yogurt for best taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lauki Raita (Dudhi Raita Recipe)
Amount per Serving
Calories
115
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
89
mg
4
%
Potassium
399
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
69
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
256
mg
26
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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