Lauki ki sabji (Bottle gourd/ ghiya/ doodhi)- Zero oil recipe

Prep time: 10 min

Lauki ki sabzi

Cooking time: 25 min

Total time: 35 min

Yield: 4 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 medium Lauki (bottle gourd)
• 1 big onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 green chillies
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Peel the lauki and cut into small cubes.
2. Soak it in water for about 10 minutes.
3. Take a non-stick kadhai, saute cumin seeds.
4. Add green chillies and chopped onion.
5. Add cubes of lauki and stir for 2 minutes.
6. Now add turmeric powder and salt.
7. Do not add water, as lauki leaves its own water while cooking.
8. Cover the kadhai, simmer the flame and leave to cook for about 10 minutes, till the gourd turns soft.
9. Stir occasionally and cook till the vegetable is semi-dry.
10. Serve with chapati.