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Shahi Lauki | Stuffed Bottlegourd
An inspiration from famous Lauki Nazakat, this is a healthier version.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
North India
Keyword
Lauki, dudhi, bottlegourd, ghia, sorekkai, dry fruits, cashew, raisins, stuffed, potato, shahi
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
people
Author
Rama G
Ingredients
1 medium sized Lauki
(Bottle gourd, ghia, dudhi, sorekkai)
For Stuffing:
5 to 6 potatoes boiled and mashed
1 tsp chilli powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp lime juice / amchur powder
2 tbsp coarsely ground roasted peanuts
salt to taste
2 tsp coarsely ground green chilli & ginger
3 tbsp spinach (palak) chopped finely
For gravy:
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 cloves
10 whole cashew
1 cup onion roughly chopped
1 cup tomato roughly chopped
2 green chillies
1" piece ginger minced
5 to 6 raisins
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ cup peanut curd
(dairy curd for non vegans)
Instructions
Peel and cut the Lauki into 2“ pieces (about 5 to 6 roundels).
Scoop out the middle portion carefully and reserve the portion.
Steam cook or boil for few minutes till the lauki becomes soft.
Remove and drain.
Mix the stuffing ingredients to the mashed potatoes and make a filling.
Stuff in the lauki.
Roast in a cast iron skillet on all sides.
Dry roast cumin, cloves and cashew in a pan. (you can use oil if you wish)
Add roughly chopped onion, green chilli, ginger and sauté for few minutes.
Add tomatoes, raisins, chilli powder, coriander cumin powder, turmeric powder and salt and sauté for few more minutes.
Add scooped out lauki portion and cook everything till they become soft.
Cool and grind to a paste with curd.
Add to the pan again with enough water and boil on a slow flame.
Gently drop the stuffed lauki pieces and boil for few more minutes.
Turn the lauki pieces around to make sure that every side is coated with the gravy.
Serve garnished with few cashew and coriander.
Video
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Notes
You can use paneer for stuffing if you wish