Lauki (Bottle Gourd) with tomato

Lauki (Bottle Gourd) with tomato :

(All ingredients are underlined)

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

2. For 1 cup cut lauki, heat 2 tsp oil in a pan, and add 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, a pinch of asfoetida(hing), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 4 cloves and 1" piece of cinnamon. Stir fry for a few seconds and add 2 tomatoes cut into small pieces.

3. Add the lauki pieces and mix well. Add salt and red chili powder to taste, 1/4 tsp coriander powder, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, and 1/4 cup water.

4. Cover to cook till the lauki becomes soft. 

5. Serve hot with roti/chapati.