Lauki (Bottle Gourd) Ki Sabzi (Maharashtrian style)

Lauki (Bottle Gourd) Ki Sabzi (Maharashtrian style) :

(All ingredients are underlined)

1. Peel and cut lauki into 1 cup of 1" x 1" small cubes. Discard any big seeds in the center of the gourd when cutting. 

2.  For 1 cup cut lauki, soak 1 tbsp chana dal(split chick peas) in 1/4 cup water for 1/2 hour.

3. Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan and add 1/4 tsp mustard seeds, a pinch of asfoetida (hing), and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.

4. Add the soaked dal and the cut lauki. Mix well.

5. Add 2 tsp Goda masala/Kala masala, salt and red chili powder to taste, and 1 tbsp jaggery. Add 1/4 cup water, mix well and cover to cook till the lauki is soft.

6. Garnish with fresh finely chopped coriander/cilantro.

7. Serve hot with roti/chapati.