Garhwali Lauki Sabzi

Bottle gourd in a simple spiced preparation — lauki (bottle gourd) peeled, cubed, and cooked in ghee or mustard oil with cumin, dried red chilli, turmeric, and dried coriander into a lightly spiced, soft sabzi. The mountain lauki grows large and watery — the Garhwali preparation cooks it until tender without browning, keeping the preparation pale, mild, and easy on the digestion. The most frequently cooked vegetable in Garhwali homes throughout the year.