Lauki Masala

                            Lauki Masala

Everything tastes good when you are hungry 😋! My bliss on the plate today is a simple yet soulful Dal, Chawal, Roti and Lauki. This lauki has a unique taste which you are definitely going to like!

Few people like lauki but if you make lauki in my style,  you are definitely going to love this! 

Spices used in this recipe are few and cooking procedure is very simple too, yet the aroma of this dish is so overwhelming that as soon as it is made,  you feel like eating it! Goes well with anything like puri, paratha,  chapati or rice. 

I learnt this recipe from my dear mother in law  and happy to share with you guys. Hope you'll try it and surprise your family members who hate Bottle gourd or Opo Squash. 

INGREDIENTS:

*1 small lauki peeled cut in cubes

*2 onions omlette cut

*2 fat or 3 slim garlic cloves

*less than half inch ginger

*1 tsp. Fennel seeds

*1/2 tsp. Nigella seeds 

*1 heaped tsp Coriander powder 

*1/2 tsp turmeric powder 

*1 tsp. Red chilli powder 

*1/2 cup yogurt

*Salt

1/2" Cinnamon

1 bay leaf

3 tbsp. Mustard oil or refined oil 

METHOD:

*Grind fennel and Nigella seeds with ginger-garlic and 1 tsp onion. 

*Heat oil in a thick bottomed vessel and add bay leaf and cinnamon. 

Now add all the ingredients mentioned above. 

*Mix and cover the lid. 

*Cook on low medium flame till oil starts floating on the top.