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Lauki Raita

Lauki Raita or Bottle Gourd Raita recipe is a healthy and easy to make accompaniment made using grated bottle gourd, yogurt and few spices and it goes v...

Lauki Raita

Ingredients

  • 1.0 cup Bottle Gourd
  • 1.0 piece Green Chilli
  • 1.0 tbsp Coriander Leaves
  • 1.5 cup Curd
  • 0.25 tsp Black Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Chaat Masala
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin Powder

Cooking Steps

  1. Peel and grate lauki using medium sized blade.
  2. Lauki can be cooked in 3 ways: 1. Boil some water in a pot/pan add the grated lauki and cook for 5 minutes till tender 2. If using Instant Pot, add shredded lauki and 1/4 cup of water in to the inner pot. PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) for 5 minutes and Quick Release. 3. You can add grated lauki along with 1/4 cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes until the bottle gourd is completely tender.Strain the cooked lauki and let it cool.
  3. Whisk the yogurt or curd in a large mixing bowl. Add cooked lauki, green chilies, roasted jeera powder, chat masala powder, and black salt. Taste at this stage to ensure the amount of salt and spices is enough.
  4. Lauki Raita is ready, Serve chilled.