लौकी का भरता | Lauki Ka Bharta | Lunch Dinner Recipe | Chef Ajay Chopra

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A delicious twist on a traditional favorite! This smoky, spicy, and utterly irresistible dish will make you fall in love with bottle gourd all over again. Perfect for a wholesome and flavorful meal. 🌟🍲 #LaukiKaBharta #HealthyEating #IndianCuisine #FoodieFavorites #flavorfuldelight
Portion servings: 4-5 pax
Preparation time: 05 mins
Cooking time: 60 mins
Ingredients:
Lauki 1 pc
Garlic cloves 8-9 pcs
Oil to brush
Oil 1 tbsp
Jeera 1 tsp
Onion chopped 3 pcs
Garlic chopped 1 tbsp
Green chilli chopped 1 tsp
Ginger chopped 1 tsp
Tomatoes chopped 3 pcs
Salt 1 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Turmeric powder ½ tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Coriander chopped ½ tbsp
Green chilli chopped 1 tsp
Garlic chopped ½ tsp
Water as required
Coriander chopped ½ tbsp
Method:
Prepare and Roast the Lauki:
Take a lauki (bottle gourd) and peel it. Make small insertions all over the lauki and insert garlic cloves into the insertions.
Brush oil all over the lauki.
Place it on a gas flame and let it roast until the outer skin is charred. Ensure to turn it frequently for even roasting.
Prepare the Masala:
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds (jeera). Once they crackle, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add chopped ginger, chopped green chilies, and chopped garlic. Cook well until the raw aroma goes away.
Add chopped tomatoes and salt. Cook until the tomatoes become mushy.
Scrape and Cook Lauki:
Scrape off most of the black charred part of the lauki to avoid bitterness, but leave a little bit for the smoky flavour.
Cut the roasted lauki into big pieces and further cook it on the gas to ensure it's cooked well from all sides.