Lauki ka Raita

Name: Lauki ka Raita
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Punjabi
Ingredients: 1 cup Bottle Gourd, grated; 1 cup Yogurt, whisked; 1 teaspoon Cumin, seeds; 1 Chili, green, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon oil; 1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon black salt; 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder; salt, to taste

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	Bottle Gourd , grated
	1 cup	Yogurt , whisked
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1	Chili , green, finely chopped
	1 teaspoon	Oil
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , 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.