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Lauki Raita

Lauki Raita is a light and cooling Indian yogurt side dish made with grated bottle gourd, perfect for digestion and daily healthy meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Raita, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup grated lauki (bottle gourd) peeled
  • 1 cup curd (yogurt) whisked
  • 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp black salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp salt adjust as needed
  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander finely chopped
  • 1 pinch red chilli powder optional

Equipment

  • grater
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Boil the grated lauki for 3 to 4 minutes until it softens. Drain water completely and let it cool.
  2. Whisk the curd in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled lauki to the curd and mix gently.
  4. Season with roasted cumin powder, salt, black salt, and red chilli powder.
  5. Add chopped coriander and mix again. Chill for 15 minutes before serving for the best taste.

Notes

Use thick curd for a creamy texture. Squeeze excess water from lauki for a non-watery raita. Ideal with roti, paratha, or light meals.