Doodhi Subzi ( Bottle Gourd Vegetable)

by Tarla Dalal

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Doodhi is a very tasty and versatile veggie, which absorbs the flavours that it is cooked with. Unfortunately, many people tend to think that doodhi is bland.

Here is a lip-smacking recipe that will change your mind. Supported by an apt combination of spice powders and pastes, bottle gourd morphs into a delicious Doodhi Subzi, which is sure to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.

Serve with Phudine ki Roti and your favourite Raitas / Kachumber for a healthy and satisfying meal.

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

5 cups sliced doodhi ( bottle gourd/lauki)
1 tbsp oil
2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
1 tbsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida.
When the cumin seeds crackle, add the doodhi, sugar, ginger green chilli paste, salt and 1 cup of water, mix well and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Add the coriander-cumin seeds powder, coriander and lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.