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Lauki Ki Sabzi
Delight in the discovery of a deliciously healthy Indian dish! Crafted from humble roots, "lauki ki sabzi" spins an ordinary bottle gourd into an extraordinary culinary masterpiece.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 159 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 50 ml olive oil
- 1 kg bottle gourd Lauki
- 1 onions
- 1 tomatoes
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 2 tsp cumin seeds Jeera
- 1 green chillies
- 2 tbsp water
- Coriander
Instructions
- Add the oil into a pan and heat on medium heat until hot
- Add the garlic paste and cumin seeds then sauté for 1 minute until fragrant
- Add the finely diced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until the onions are soft and slightly translucent
- As the onions are cooking chop up the tomatoes then add them into the pan before cooking for a further 3-4 minutes
- Add the salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder and green chillies then cook the spices for 3-4 minutes - ensure that you stir every minute or so to prevent the spices from burning and sticking to the pan
- Add the water to allow the spices to release their colour and prevent the spices from burning then cook for 2-3 minutes
- As the spices are cooking chop the bottle gourd into bite-size chunks then add into pan and mix into the masala
- Cover and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes on medium heat - ensure that you check every 5 or so minutes to prevent anything sticking to the pan
- Add the finely chopped coriander then mix
- Serve with homemade chapatti and enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
159kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
637mg
(27%)
Potassium
381mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
485IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.