By Nikita Toppo
Lauki raita is a simple yet refreshing side dish made with bottle gourd and yoghurt. It is rich in vitamins and minerals along with being delicious. Here is a simple recipe to prepare lauki raita at home.
250 g bottle gourd 3 cups yogurt Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Peel and grate lauki. Boil it with a little salt for five minutes. Drain out water and let it cool.
Whisk chilled yoghurt and mix salt and red chilli powder. Add boiled lauki and mix well.
Dry roast cumin and make a coarse powder. Serve lauki raita sprinkled with cumin powder.