Lauki (Bottle Gourd) Curry
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Oct 9, 2025
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About This Recipe
Light and healthy curry made with bottle gourd in mildly spiced tomato-onion gravy
Recipe Details
Prep 10m, Cook 20m
Total Time
easy
Difficulty
Ingredients
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Cooking Instructions
7 steps
Peel bottle gourd and cut into medium cubes. Wash and drain well.
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped onions and saut茅 until golden.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Saut茅 for a minute. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add bottle gourd cubes and mix well. Add 1/2 cup water, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until lauki is tender.
Mash a few pieces of lauki with the back of a spoon to thicken the gravy. Add garam masala and mix well.
Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with roti or rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
34kcal
Protein
1g
Carbs
7.9g
Fat
0.1g
Fiber
1.3g
Sugar
0.9g
Source & Disclaimer: Nutritional figures are estimated per serving using standard food-composition references (such as ICMR-NIN / USDA) and may vary based on exact ingredient brands, portion sizes, and cooking fats. Provided for general culinary guidance only, not medical or clinical dietary advice.
Health Benefits
Very low in calories, high in water content and fiber. Excellent for weight loss and digestive health.
Chef's Tips
Choose tender bottle gourd for best taste. You can add a little milk or cream for richer gravy.
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