Doodhibhoplyacha Bharit Recipe - Maharashtrian Style Lauki Bharta

Step 1: To begin making the Doodhibhoplyacha Bharit Recipe, steam the bottle gourd in a steamer or pressure cooker

Step 2: Take the cooked bottle gourd in a mixing bowl and mash lightly with the back of a spoon or a masher

Step 3: The mashed lauki can have a little texture and need not be completely smooth

Step 4: Once the lauki is mashed, add the peanut powder and mix well

Step 5: You can proceed to make the seasoning now

Step 6: To prepare the tadka, place a tadka pan on medium heat and add oil to it

Step 7: Once the oil is hot, add the mustard and cumin seeds

Step 8: Once they crackle, add hing followed by the dry chillies

Step 9: Fry the dry red chillies for about half a minute and turn off the heat

Step 10: Ensure that the chillies don't get burnt

Step 11: Let the seasoning cool

Step 12: Once the seasoning is cooled, add the seasoning to the mashed lauki mixture

Step 13: Crush the fried stuffed chillies with your hand

Step 14: In a small bowl whisk together the curd, salt, sugar and fresh herbs

Step 15: Add the curd mixture to the bottle gourd and serve hot

Step 16: Serve the Lauki Bharta along with hot Tawa Paratha or Steamed Rice and Punjabi Dal Tadka for a weekday lunch or dinner