Name: Lau Chechki (Bottle Gourd Curry- Bengali Style) recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 med. size lauki, grated; 2 tbsp. mustard oil; 8-10 vadi (dried lentil dumplings); 1 tsp. kalonji (nigella seeds); 2 green chilies, cut into half / slit; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. roasted cumin powder; 1 cup coriander leaves and stems, chopped; 1 tsp. ghee / raw mustard oil

ABOUT Lau Chechki (Bottle Gourd Curry- Bengali Style) RECIPE

If you are looking for something light and a simple side dish, then here is an easy and a delicious Bengali style curry prepared out of grated lauki / bottle gourd. It requires minimum of spices and is best enjoyed with plain steamed rice. Same time you can also have with chapattis / parathas.

Ingredients Serving: 2

1 med. size lauki, grated
2 tbsp. mustard oil
8-10 vadi (dried lentil dumplings)
1 tsp. kalonji (nigella seeds)
2 green chilies, cut into half / slit
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. roasted cumin powder
1 cup coriander leaves and stems, chopped
1 tsp. ghee / raw mustard oil

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and fry the vadi till light golden colour. Drain and keep aside to cool. Then grind it coarsely and keep aside.
Temper the same oil with kalonji and green chilies. Saute for a few seconds and add the grated lauki, salt, turmeric powder and cumin powder.
Mix everything well and cook, covered on a low flame. Keep stirring at intervals and cook till done.
Add the coriander leaves, ghee / raw mustard oil and the coarsely ground vadi. Mix well and switch off the flame. Serve with plain steamed rice or with chapattis.

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