Lauki yakhni Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Peel and chop the bottle gourd into small pieces.
• STEP 2.In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds, cloves, and cinnamon stick.
• STEP 3.Add chopped bottle gourd and cook until it becomes soft.
• STEP 4.In a separate bowl, whisk yogurt with water, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
• STEP 5.Add the yogurt mixture to the cooked bottle gourd and simmer for a few minutes.
• STEP 6.In a small pan, heat ghee and add dried fenugreek leaves and cumin seeds.
• STEP 7.Pour the tempering over the yakhni and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• STEP 8.Serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to cook the bottle gourd until it becomes soft and tender.
• Whisk the yogurt well to avoid any lumps in the gravy.
• Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.

Storage and Serving

• Lauki Yakhni can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the yakhni before serving.
• Serve the Lauki Yakhni hot with steamed rice or roti.