Lauki Raita Recipe By Zarnak Sidhwa
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
This Lauki Raita Recipe By Zarnak Sidhwa, is a delicious variation to the usual raita made of cucumber. This refreshing raita can be served as a side dish. It not only saves time but is also very easy to make with basic ingredients available at home. Give it a try!
Course:
Condiments and Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
Keyword:
bottle gourd, lauki, Quick and Easy, Raita, yogurt, Yogurt Dip
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 250 gm Bottle gourd grated
- 1 cup Yogurt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- ½ tsp Red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup Green coriander chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds roasted ground
Cooking Method
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Heat 2 cups of water to boiling in a deep pan or pot.
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Add the grated bottle gourd to this boiling water.
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Stir well and cook for 1 minute then strain.
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Allow the bottle gourd to cool.
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When it completely cool.
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Press down in the colander to squeeze out all excess liquid.
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Put the yogurt, sugar, red chili powder, salt and coriander in a mixing bowl.
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Blend till smooth.
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Now add the cooled bottle gourd, cumin powder and stir to blend.
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Chill in the refrigerator.
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Lauki Raita is ready to serve.