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Bharwa Lauki
Tarla Dalal
02 October, 2014
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Stuffed Lauki
1 big bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1/2 cup grated low fat paneer (cottage cheese)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
For The Tomato Gravy
2 cups roughly chopped tomato
2 tsp oil
1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- Combine all the ingredients, except the bottle gourd, in a bowl and mix well. Keep the stuffing aside.
- Cut the bottle gourd lengthwise to get two halves and scoop out the centre of both the halves. Cut each half into a 50 mm. (2?) long pieces. You will get approx. 10 pieces in all.
- Combine the bottle gourd pieces, salt and enough water in a deep non-stick pan and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till the bottle gourd pieces are cooked. Drain well and keep aside to cool slightly.
- Divide the paneer stuffing into 10 equal portions and stuff each piece of bottle gourd with a portion of the filling. Keep aside.
- Combine the tomatoes and 1 cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes. Allow it to cool slightly and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the cinnamon and cloves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the tomato mixture, ginger-green chilli paste, coriander-cumin seeds powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
- Just before serving, place the stuffed bottle gourd pieces on a serving plate and pour the hot tomato gravy over it.
- Serve immediately garnished with coriander.
Bharwa Lauki recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 63 cal |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 2.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 22.5 mg |
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sushmakumaran
April 8, 2021, 10:45 a.m.
Bharwa Lauki has been a part of my normal cooking for the family.Its delicious,the roundels in the sauce are delight to the eye and best of all, it is LOW Cal.What more do I need?
Gandhi Dhwani
June 11, 2020, 4:02 p.m.
This recipe tastes amazing.. so different from the normal lauki subzis.. The filling of paneer with the tomato gravy tastes amazing.. Its an amazing combination..
Reemanshuk
June 7, 2020, 9:24 p.m.
Amazing recipe... Those who dont like to eat lauki its a must try... My husband just lived it... Thanks tarlaji u have enhanced my cooking skills
n_katira
Oct. 27, 2019, 9:47 a.m.
A bit time consuming, but worth the effort to get a healthy stuffed bottle gourd subzi. The gravy really tastes superb!!
rjpatel
Feb. 8, 2019, 10:49 a.m.
Awesome recipe, i made little change in a gravy that is added curd-besan mixture and it tastes great...must try recipe...thanks a ton.
bharti amlani
June 14, 2016, 2:09 p.m.
it was very nice ..the combination of lauki and paneer is unheard as such..but it goes with each other very well
uma
April 1, 2016, 9:52 a.m.
Wont the laukis be soft n soggy when added to gravy..can it be roasted lightly before adding to gravy to give a nice crispy texture n taste? Also tomato gravy seems sour n thin base for this recipe..can we add fresh cream or some ingredient to make it thick and tastier?
Haresh lakhani
Dec. 31, 2010, 11:46 a.m.
Doodhi ki ek nirali aur mast recipe
Tarla Dalal
Dec. 31, 2010, 11:46 a.m.
Hi Haresh, We are very happy to know you have loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Neeta rohra
Sept. 6, 2010, 11:23 a.m.
Tarla Dalal
Sept. 6, 2010, 11:23 a.m.
Thank you!!
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