LAUKI KA BHARTA

Lauki ka Bharta.

Doodhi, Ghiya or Bottle Gourd Bharta.

Lauki Bharta is a delicious and innovative vegetarian dish.

Served hot with Phulkas, Rotis or Jeera Rice.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Lauki (Dudhi, Bottle Gourd, Ghiya)
• 2-3 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2-3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill Garam Masala
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• ¼ tsp Hing
• 1 tsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill Kashmiri Chilli Powder
• Salt to taste
• 1-2 tsp roasted peanuts, coarsely ground
• 1-2 tbsp ginger, garlic and green chilli paste
• Coriander leaves for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Using a stand, fire roast the Lauki.

1. Use medium flame and keep turning it around to char (darken, blacken) the skin on all sides and partially cook the Lauki.

1. Switch off gas.
2. Wash the Lauki (while still hot) and scrape the charred skin with a knife.
3. Wash Lauki again and keep aside to cool.
4. Once cooled, coarsely chop and keep aside.

1. Heat oil in a kadhai or pan.
2. Add jeera and Hing.
3. Keep flame medium low.
4. Add ginger garlic green chilli paste.
5. Add onion.
6. Fry for 2-3 mins.
7. Now add tomatoes and fry until tomatoes soften.
8. Add powdered spices and salt.

1. Fry well until oil separates on the sides.
2. Add the roasted ground peanuts.

1. Continue to fry for 2-3 mins.
2. Now add the Lauki.

1. Cover and cook for 3-5 mins.
2. Remove lid and continue to fry (stirring continuously) until oil separates.
3. That’s it, your unique and tasty Lauki ka Bharta is ready.
4. Serve garnished with coriander leaves.

Enjoy with Phulkas or Rotis.

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