Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 2 Servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 kg lauki (bottlegourd)
• 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin)
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 1/2 tsp ginger- garlic paste
• 2 green chillies, chopped fine (adjust according to taste)
• 3/4 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Salt to taste

To Grind

• 3 tbsp fresh or dried coconut
• 1 tsp white sesame seeds

Method

• Chop the lauki into 1″ cubes.
• In a blender, make a paste of the coconut and sesame seeds with minimal water.
• Keep aside.
• Heat a pan and add jeera. When it begins to crackle, add the onion.
• Sauté till onion is golden brown.
• Add green chillies. Sauté for a minute.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell has evaporated.
• Add the chopped lauki, reduce the flame to sim and cook for 2 minutes.
• When all masalas are well mixed, add a cup of water and cook covered for 5 minutes.
• Now add salt, coriander powder and garam masala.
• Cook for another 5 minutes.
• Finally, add the ground coconut paste, mix well and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Remove from flame and transfer to a serving bowl.
• Serve hot with any Indian bread or red, brown or black rice. Enjoy!

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