Bharwa Lauki In No Onion No Garlic Makhani Gravy

Step 1: To begin making the Bharwa Lauki Recipe In No Onion No Garlic Makhani Gravy, first prep and keep all the ingredients ready

Step 2: Combine all the ingredients for the stuffing in a mixing bowl

Step 3: Fill the cut lauki roundels with the stuffing

Step 4: Heat a shallow pan with a little oil on medium heat

Step 5: Place the stuffed lauki on the oil and shallow fry until the filling and the lauki gets a little golden brown from the sides and center

Step 6: For the Makhani Gravy:Grind the cashew nuts, ginger, red chillies, cardamom pods and cloves along with water to a smooth paste

Step 7: Heat the rice bran oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add in the cashew and spice paste and sauté on medium heat for a few seconds

Step 8: Next add the tomato puree, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and garam masala powder

Step 9: Stir for another couple of minutes until the tomatoes begin to come to a bubble state

Step 10: Stir in the fresh cream and give it a brisk boil

Step 11: We will now prepare the coal for smoking

Step 12: This method of coal smoking is not shown in the video

Step 13: If you don't have access to coal, you can skip this step

Step 14: Place the coal on the flame and allow it to become red hot

Step 15: Once you notice that the coal is red hot, place it in a small heat proof cup

Step 16: Place this cup of coal on top of the simmering Bharwa Lauki

Step 17: Add a spoon of ghee on top of the coal

Step 18: It will begin to smoke

Step 19: At this stage, immediately close the lid  and allow the mixture to simmer for another 5 minutes

Step 20: This helps the Makhani gravy to get the smoked flavor

Step 21: After five minutes, turn off the heat, stir in the kasuri methi for added flavor

Step 22: Spoon and transfer the Makhani gravy into the serving bowl and place the Bharwa Lauki over the gravy and serve hot

Step 23: Serve the delicious Bharwa Lauki Recipe In No Onion No Garlic Makhani Gravy along with Jeera Rice, Tawa paratha and Palak Raita Recipe (Spinach Yogurt Salad) for a delicious Sunday lunch