Friday, August 26, 2011

Bottle gourd (Lauki) Curry - simple and fast!!!!



Ingredients
Bottle gourd              2 cups 
Tomato Puree           1 cup
Coriander powder     1.5 tsp
Red chilly powder     1 tsp  
Turmeric                   1/2 tsp
Salt                           to  taste
Asafoetida                a large pinch
Cumin seeds             1 tsp
Coriander leaves       1 cup chopped


Preparation Method
1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and  asafoetida
2. Add tomato puree,red chilly powder,coriander powder, salt and turmeric. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add bottle gourd pieces and mix well. Add enough water and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
4. Garnish with coriander leaves.


Tips
1. Add very little water as bottle gourd itself has lots of water in it