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Lauki Ka Salan Recipe - Bottle Gourd Salan Recipe
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Lauki Ka Salan Recipe - Bottle Gourd Salan Recipe

A vegetarian Andhra recipe with bottle gourd (lauki) - cut into 1/2 inch discs, onion - finely chopped, cloves garlic - finely chopped. Ready in 50 min, serves 4.

Curated bySuresh Naidu🇮🇳

Calories
—kcal
Estimated Cost
₹475-625
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

14 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making Lauki Ka Salan Recipe prep all the ingredients and keep them ready

  2. 2

    Into a mixer grinder blend the peanuts, sesame seeds and grated coconut along with a little water to make a smooth paste and keep aside

    bottle gourd (lauki) - cut into 1/2 inch discs(500 grams)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)(1/4 teaspoon)tamarind water(1 cup)tomatoes - made into a puree(2)tablespoons roasted peanuts (moongphali)(2)tablespoons sesame seeds (til seeds)(2)tablespoons fresh coconut - grated(3)
  3. 3

    Make a puree of the tomato and keep aside

    tomatoes - made into a puree(2)
  4. 4

    Next take a kadai or a deep pan and heat oil

  5. 5

    Add mustard seeds, methi seeds, curry leaves and allow it to crackle

    cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)(1/4 teaspoon)sprig coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped(3)tablespoons sesame seeds (til seeds)(2)
  6. 6

    Once the mustard seeds crackle, add the slit green chilies, chopped onions, ginger and garlic and saute the onions till they turn translucent and soft

    onion - finely chopped(1)cloves garlic - finely chopped(6)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)green chillies - slit(4)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)(1/4 teaspoon)sprig coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped(3)tablespoons sesame seeds (til seeds)(2)
  7. 7

    Stir in the tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and give it a brisk boil

    turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 tablespoon)tomatoes - made into a puree(2)sprig coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped(3)
  8. 8

    Add the bottle gourd, slices, tamarind water and 1/4 cup of addition water

    bottle gourd (lauki) - cut into 1/2 inch discs(500 grams)tamarind water(1 cup)
  9. 9

    Cover the pan and simmer until the bottle gourd/ lauki has cooked through

    bottle gourd (lauki) - cut into 1/2 inch discs(500 grams)sunflower oil - to cook
  10. 10

    Once done, stir in the peanut sesame paste and simmer the Lauki Ka Salan for 3 to 4 minutes until the salan gets a good gravy like consistency

    tablespoons sesame seeds (til seeds)(2)
  11. 11

    Check the salt and spices and adjust according to taste

    salt - to taste
  12. 12

    Turn off the heat and transfer the Lauki Ka Salan into a serving bowl and serve hot

    bottle gourd (lauki) - cut into 1/2 inch discs(500 grams)tomatoes - made into a puree(2)
  13. 13

    Serve Lauki Ka Salan Along with Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani and Dangar Pachadi With Grated Carrots for a weekend lunch

    tablespoons fresh coconut - grated(3)
  14. 14

    You can also serve it with Tawa Paratha Recipe - Plain Paratha or Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha

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