Lauki Raita
Cuisine
indian
Servings
Prep Time
6
10 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Servings
Prep Time
6
10 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Ingredients
250
grams
curds (boiled till 100°C)
1/4
Kg (kilo)
Bottle gourd
1/2
teaspoon
red chilli powder or 1 green chilli (finely cut)
1/2
teaspoon
dhana-jeera powder
1/4
teaspoon
cumin seeds (roasted – opt.)
pinch of
asafoetida
1
teaspoon
oil
2
cups
Water
1
teaspoon
coriander leaves (finely cut)
salt to taste
Instructions
Wash, peel and grate the bottle gourd.
Boil water in a pan. Add the grated bottle gourd to it. Cook till slightly tender. Put in a sieve to drain off the excess water. Cool and keep aside.
On a low flame, heat oil in a ladle. Add cumin seeds. As they crackle, add asafoetida. Pour this tempering to curds.
Mix in bottle gourd, spices, coriander leaves and salt. Stir well. Garnish and serve.