Lauki Ka Raita Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Peel and grate the bottle gourd. Squeeze out the excess water from the grated bottle gourd.
• STEP 2.In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add the grated bottle gourd, salt, roasted cumin powder, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds. Once they start spluttering, add curry leaves and green chilies. Fry for a few seconds and then pour this tempering over the raita.
• STEP 4.Garnish with some more chopped coriander leaves and serve chilled with biryani or pulao.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to squeeze out the excess water from the grated bottle gourd to prevent the raita from becoming watery.
• You can adjust the amount of green chilies according to your taste preference.
• For a variation, you can add some grated carrots or finely chopped onions to the raita.

Storage and Serving

• Lauki ka raita is best served chilled.
• You can store the raita in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Serve the raita as a side dish with biryani, pulao, or any Indian meal.