Lauki ka Raita
Veg
Contains dairy
A cooling yogurt-based side dish made with grated bottle gourd, spiced with cumin and herbs, perfect to balance spicy meals.
Cuisines
Punjabi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | lauki (bottle gourd), grated |
| 1 cup | yogurt, whisked |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 | green chili, finely chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | oil |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
| 1/2 teaspoon | black salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| — | salt to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Peel and grate the lauki (bottle gourd).
- 2 In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
- 3 Add the grated lauki and sauté for 5-7 minutes until it softens.
- 4 Let the cooked lauki cool to room temperature.
- 5 In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth.
- 6 Add the cooled lauki, green chili, black salt, red chili powder, and salt to the yogurt.
- 7 Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- 8 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- 9 Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Tips
For a richer taste, use full-fat yogurt and add a pinch of roasted cumin powder.