Looking for a lunchtime meal that's both delicious and nutritious? Look no further than dahi lauki! This underrated dish is packed with flavour, and it's sure to satisfy your hunger while tantalising your taste buds. Made with tender pieces of bottle gourd cooked in a creamy yogurt sauce, dahi lauki is the perfect lunchtime pick-me-up.But dahi lauki isn't just tasty – it's also good for you! Bottle gourd is low in calories but high in fibre, making it a great option for anyone looking to maintain a healthy diet. And with the addition of yogurt, dahi lauki is also a great source of protein and probiotics.
So, whether you're a die-hard foodie or just looking for a new lunchtime option, give dahi lauki a try. You won't be disappointed! Here is a very simple recipe for the dish.
Recipe credits - Rajan Singh Jolly
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped bottle gourd (lauki)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (dahi)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder (lal mirch)
- 1 tsp ginger paste (adrak)
- 1 tsp garlic paste (lehsun)
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Method
- In a pan, heat the oil and add the cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add the ginger and garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the chopped bottle gourd, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste. Mix well.
- Cover the pan and let the bottle gourd cook for 10-12 minutes on low flame until it becomes tender.
- Once the bottle gourd is cooked, add the plain yogurt and mix well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.
Enjoy your delicious and nutritious dahi lauki!