Lauki Sabzi (Bottle Gourd)

Ingredients

• •500 g lauki (bottle gourd), peeled and cubed
• •1 small tomato, chopped
• •1 inch ginger, 1 green chilli, chopped
• •¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp cumin, pinch asafoetida
• •¼ tsp red chilli, salt, 1 tsp oil
• •Coriander

Method

1. 1

   Heat oil, splutter cumin, add asafoetida, ginger and chilli.

2. 2

   Add tomato and cook till soft.

3. 3

   Add lauki, turmeric, red chilli and salt. Mix well.

4. 4

   Cover and cook on low 12-15 min until lauki is tender; it will release its own water — no need to add any.

5. 5

   Mash a few pieces for texture.

6. 6

   Finish with coriander. Serve with roti.