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Lauki ki sabzi: A versatile and easy-to-make dish

Jyoti Behrani
Lauki ki Sabji, also known as Bottle Gourd Curry, is a popular and nutritious Indian vegetable dish. This dish is easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking by adding other vegetables or spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine North Indian
Servings 4
Calories 77 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

INGREDIENTS FOR LAUKI KI SABJI

  • 1 medium lauki (bottle gourd), about 3 cups, diced into ½ inch cubes
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ inch ginger, grated
  • 1-2 green chili, chopped; adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder, adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder, optional
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil
  • pinch of asafetida
  • salt to taste
  • A handful of fresh cilantro
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice; adjust to taste

Instructions
 

PREP FOR LAUKI KI SABJI

  • Peel lauki and dice it into ½ inch cubes. Set it aside.
    Note: Sometimes lauki has lots of seeds. You can discard some of the seeds. I leave the tender seeds in the lauki. They are perfectly ok to eat.
  • Chop tomatoes, green chili, and ginger.

Instant Pot Lauki ki Sabji

  • Turn ON SAUTE (more). When the screen displays “HOT”. Add cumin seeds, and asafetida, and let the seeds crackle.
  • Add tomatoes, green chili, ginger, and a pinch of salt. Cook the tomatoes for 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Add coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and Kashmiri red chili powder (optional). Mix well.
  • Add lauki, salt to taste, and mix well. Add water and deglaze the pot. Close the lid, and vent on sealing.
  • Turn ON PRESSURE COOK (high) for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, manually release the remaining pressure and open the lid.
  • Check the consistency of the gravy. For the semi-dry curry, cook on SAUTE (more) for 2-3 minutes or to the desired consistency.
    Note: If you prefer more gravy, simply add some more water, and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Turn OFF the SAUTE. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
  • Serve hot with some roti, or rice.

Stovetop Lauki ki Sabji

  • In a Kadai or a pan, heat oil. Add cumin seeds and asafetida. Let the seeds crackle. Add tomatoes, green chili, ginger, and a pinch of salt. Cook the tomatoes for 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Add coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and Kashmiri red chili powder (optional). Mix well. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened.
  • Add lauki, salt to taste, and mix well. Cook on high heat for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add water and deglaze the pot. Bring the curry to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the lauki is soft.
  • Check the consistency of the gravy. For the semi-dry curry, cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes or to the desired consistency.
    Note: If you prefer more gravy, simply add some more water, and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Turn OFF the heat. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
  • Serve hot with some roti, or rice.

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Lauki ki Sabji

  • For Stovetop Pressure Cooker, follow the recipe in Instant Pot. Add lauki, close the pressure cooker, and cook on high heat. After the first whistle, reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Turn OFF the heat and allow natural pressure release. Follow the rest of the recipe as Instant Pot.

Notes

Please refer to the post for the following:
  1. Tips For Delicious Lauki Ki Sabji
  2. Frequently Asked Questions
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lauki ki sabzi: A versatile and easy-to-make dish
Amount per Serving
Calories
77
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
45
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
107
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
339
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
17
mg
2
%
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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