No more boring lauki! Try these recipes to give it a delicious twist

Here are some delicious ways you can add lauki to your menu.

By: Tania Tarafdar | | Updated: October 20, 2015 9:57 am

Though lauki (bottle gourd) has numerous health benefits, it does not top the list of favourites given its bland flavour. However, by adding a few spices and condiments, these lip-smacking and mouth-watering preparations will definitely make lauki a lot more interesting. From lauki dal to lauki kofta curry, these recipes are sure to impress your taste buds.

Lauki curry
In this recipe, bottle gourd is cooked with tomatoes and doused in a delicious gravy. Bottle gourd has zero cholesterol and tomatoes are rich in the antioxidant lycopene that can be healthy for your heart — definitely a win-win combination. Find the recipe here.

Lauki and methi moong dal
Here’s a hearty blend of moong dal cooked with lauki with a tinge of tamarind. While moong dal is rich in protein, lauki is a good source of fibre. Both these nutrients can be excellent if you are on a weight loss goal. Find the recipe here.

Lauki ka stew
Here’s an interesting spin to your regular bottle gourd. Prepared with coconut milk, this dish can be great to boost your digestive health. The spices give this dish an amazingly delicious flavour. Find the recipe here.

Lauki kofta curry
Koftas made of lauki are cooked to perfection in a oh-so-flavourful gravy in this recipe. Don’t worry about the oil bit in the koftas as the koftas in this preparation are not deep fried but are simmered and cooked in the curry itself. Find the recipe here.

Lauki ki kheer
Make a sweet dish out of lauki and you will have a cracker of a dessert. This recipe is prepared with low-fat milk and fibre-rich lauki, that can satiate your sweet tooth while keeping you on the right track if you are trying to lose weight. Find the recipe here.

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Published : October 19, 2015 1:41 pm | Updated:October 20, 2015 9:57 am

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