Ingredients
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Instructions
Cooking Steps
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