Lauki Bharta Recipe - Spiced & Mashed Bottled Gourd Recipe

Step 1: To begin with the Lauki Bharta Recipe, first peel the lauki/bottle gourd and grate the bottle gourd

Step 2: Keep this aside, as we proceed to make the masala for the bharta

Step 3: In a wok heat a tablespoon of oil, add jeera and let it crackle

Step 4: Now add ginger garlic paste and let it brown

Step 5: Add chopped onions and saute' till they start turning brown later add tomato and cook till the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts separating

Step 6: To this mixture, add red chilly powder, salt and saute for a few seconds

Step 7: Add grated bottle gourd to this, give this a good mix

Step 8: Cover the pan and allow the lauki to cook in low to medium heat

Step 9: The lauki will give out its own liquid as it comes in contact with salt

Step 10: If required, add just a little more water to cook the bottle gourd

Step 11: Cook till the lauki is cooked and is well combined with the spices

Step 12: At this stage, add garam masala powder, cook further till until combined and the lauki bharta consistency should remain thick

Step 13: Chesck the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 14: Once done, turn off the heat and stir in chopped coriander leave and sugar

Step 15: Give it a mix and transfer the Lauki Bharta to a serving bowl

Step 16: Serve the Lauki Bharta along with Phulkas, Jeera Pulao & a Mint & Pomegranate Raita for a perfect weeknight dinner or even pack into the lunch box for work