Lauka is called calabash in English and it is widely known as the bottle gourd.Many people love Lauka curry. For them this is a new way to cook Lauka. And for them who never tried it or did not like it before, try this way, you may like it.
How to make Lauka Ko Tarkari
Utensils
Bowl
Spoon
Pan
Ingredients
Lauka -1
Potato- 2
Curd – 1 cup
Cumin powder-1 teaspoon
Coriander powder-1 teaspoon
Red chili powder-1 teaspoon
Salt-1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder –1/2 teaspoon
Bay leaf – 3
Onion – 1
Tomato puree -1tablespoon
Oil -2 teaspoon
Fenugreek seed- ½ teaspoon
Thyme seed -1/2 teaspoon
Method
Finely wash and cut your lauka and potato in the shape you desire
Cut onion into desired shape (I prefer small pieces)
In a bowl add all the vegetables
Add curd salt and other spices mix well (it smells really good)
Let it marinate for whole night
In the morning heat a pan
Add about ½ table spoon oil and add fenugreek seed and thyme seed
When they turn golden brown add the marinated mixture cover it
Stir and cook mixture for about 15 minutes in low flame (I prefer cooking it in pressure cooker with one whistle)
You know the lauka is done when thick gravy forms and smells really good
