Banarasi Lauki Sabzi

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Bottle Gourd , peeled and diced
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Amchur Powder
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat.
2. 2 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. 3 Add a pinch of asafoetida and stir briefly.
4. 4 Add the diced lauki to the pan and stir to coat with the oil and spices.
5. 5 Sprinkle turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt over the lauki.
6. 6 Mix well to ensure the lauki is evenly coated with the spices.
7. 7 Cover the pan and let the lauki cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender.
8. 8 Once cooked, sprinkle amchur powder over the lauki and mix well.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.