Lauki Raita (Indian Bottle Gourd Yogurt)
Quick answer
- Total time
- 20 min
- Level
- Easy
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Ingredients
- 7
About this dish
Coarsely grated bottle gourd (lauki) gets only a brief boil before it meets the yogurt and stays soft with a little bite instead of turning to mush.
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It sits beside spicy curries and flatbreads to cool the palate.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Peel the bottle gourd and grate it coarsely using a grater.
- 2
Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the grated gourd, and boil for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- 3
Drain the boiled gourd, rinse in cold water, and gently squeeze out the water using a spoon.
- 4
Whisk the plain yogurt in a bowl until smooth, then stir in the cooked gourd, cumin powder, and black salt.
- 5
Garnish with chopped mint, coriander, and a pinch of chili powder.
Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
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