This is a very traditional raita made during the Peshwai rule.... Got this wonderful recipe from one of my Maharashtrian friend and also the information about it...
Ingredients1 cup bottle gourd
2 tbsp sweet yogurt
a pinch of black pepper powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
a pinch of asafoetida
a pinch of turmeric
salt to taste
Method
1. Peel, wash and dice the bottle gourd. Pressure cook for 1 or 2 whistles.
2. Cool and then add yogurt, salt, pepper, sugar and mix.
3. Heat oil in a small kadhai. Add cumin seeds when they crackle add turmeric and asafoetida. Pour this tempering on the raita.
Note: If you dont like the tempering have the raita with out it.
11 comments:
lauki raita looks delicious.thank you fros your participation dear sheetal.
hey its new to me. thanks for new recipe with botle gourd.
yummy one,..pic too good,..
this raita looks really healthy and tasty!
simple, healthy and delicious....just the way I like it :) Thanks for the recipe :)
We make this the cucumber way - grate and steam the lauki slightly and season the same way as you have done. I like your idea too:)
a must try,,,,thanks...
hey the reciepe is totally new to me..
u have got a wonderful blog...
do visit my blog when u find time...
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Healthy and innovative
thanks to all for the comments :)
Lovely raita and a great appetizer!
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