
Doodh Dudhi Bottle Gourd In Milk Curry
Unusual North Indian milk-based bottle gourd curry — diced doodhi (lauki) simmered in full-fat milk tempered with cumin and spiced with red chili, turmeric and garam masala. A creamy comfort dish served with roti or rice.
Time 40 min · Serves 7 · 109 kcal · North India, Multiple States
Ingredients
Main
- salt (optional) (whole)
- Bottle Gourd — 1 piece (chopped)
- Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tbsp (ground)
- garam masala powder — 1 tsp (ground)
- Coriander Leaves — 3 piece (chopped)
- Sunflower Oil — 2 tbsp (whole)
- sugar — 0.5 tsp (whole)
- Turmeric Powder — 1 tsp (ground)
- Milk — 500 ml (whole)
Tempering
- Cumin Seeds — 1 tbsp (whole)
Method
- To begin with Doodh Doodhi, peel and slice the doodhi into cubes or semi circles or round, as per your choice.Now heat oil in a Kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
- As soon as it crackles, add salt, red chilly powder and turmeric powder to the oil.Cook it for about 2-3 minutes and then add the doodhi and mix it properly.
- Make sure that the doodhi is covered with the masala.
- Now cover the kadhai and let it cook for about 4-5 minutes.After 4-5 minutes, when the doodhi becomes soft and tender, add half of the milk to the kadhai and cook it for more 2-3 minutes.
- Once the milk evaporates, add the remaining milk and cook till the doodhi is cooked properly and the gravy is thickened and creamy.Take out the dish in a serving bowl and garnish it with chopped coriander.Serve Doodh Dudhi Recipe along with Phulkas or Whole Wheat Lachha Parathas for a weekday meal.
Common questions
- Doodh Dudhi Bottle Gourd In Milk Curry ko English mein kya kehte hain?
- दूध दूधी - दूध में लौकी की सब्जी ko English mein Doodh Dudhi Bottle Gourd In Milk Curry likhte hain.
- Ek plate Doodh Dudhi Bottle Gourd In Milk Curry mein kitni calories hoti hain?
- 109 kcal per plate.
- Kitna time lagta hai?
- 40 min lagta hai — 10 min taiyari, 30 min pakana.
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