Name: Bottle Gourd Soup recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1/2 of a long bottle gourd, chopped; 3-4 cups vegetable stock; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1-2 bay leaves; 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped; Handful of mint leaves, chopped; 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder; 1/4 tsp. pepper powder; 1 tbsp. lemon juice or to taste; mint leaves to garnish (opt)

ABOUT Bottle Gourd Soup RECIPE

Low in fat, this is a very healthy and a nutritious soup. It aids in weight loss and is good for the tummy. Milk can also be added according to individual preference. A handful of mint or coriander leaves adds to its flavour. Enjoy it with some bread sticks / croutons for a complete meal.

Ingredients Serving: 3

1/2 of a long bottle gourd, chopped
3-4 cups vegetable stock
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1-2 bay leaves
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
Handful of mint leaves, chopped
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
1/4 tsp. pepper powder
1 tbsp. lemon juice or to taste
mint leaves to garnish (opt)

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and saute the bay leaves. Then fry the onion and garlic till light brown. Add the chopped lauki, turmeric powder, pepper powder and garam masala powder and fry for a minute.
Add the stock, salt and the chopped mint leaves and pressure cook for 3 whistles. When cool, discard the bay leaves and puree it.
Add lemon juice and serve, garnished with mint leaves and a sprinkle of red chili powder.

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