Doodhi Subzi ( Bottle Gourd Vegetable)
by Tarla Dalal
Doodhi is a very tasty and versatile veggie, which absorbs the flavours that it is cooked with. Unfortunately, many people tend to think that doodhi is bland.
Here is a lip-smacking recipe that will change your mind. Supported by an apt combination of spice powders and pastes, bottle gourd morphs into a delicious Doodhi Subzi, which is sure to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
Serve with Phudine ki Roti and your favourite Raitas / Kachumber for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Doodhi Subzi ( Bottle Gourd Vegetable) recipe - How to make Doodhi Subzi ( Bottle Gourd Vegetable)
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
5 cups sliced doodhi ( bottle gourd/lauki)
1 tbsp oil
2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
1 tbsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp lemon juice
- Method
- Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida.
- When the cumin seeds crackle, add the doodhi, sugar, ginger green chilli paste, salt and 1 cup of water, mix well and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Add the coriander-cumin seeds powder, coriander and lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 72 cal |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 144.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 19.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 10.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 37.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 39.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 16.4 mg |
| Sodium | 3.7 mg |
| Potassium | 151.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Tasted like south Indian sorakaya (lauki) pulusu.
Such a fabulous way to use the bottle gourd. The dish works very well stewed with pan seared chicken; a very comforting dish for the fall. If you, like me, are not familiar with the bottle gourd as an ingredient, then this is the perfect way to get acquainted. I will be seeking out a good market to find bottle gourd now in the NYC area!
Simple yet tasty and obviously healthy.
i dont like bottle gourd much but this recipe is like wow. I loved it. It is lemony in taste. And doodhi does not actually taste like doodhi. It tastes really really nice. Also the cumin seeds have a very strong and delicious flavour.