LAU BHAJI IS NOT ONLY DELICIOUS BUT also nutritious. BOTTLE GOURDS ARE rich IN VITAMINS AND MINERALS, MAKING IT A GREAT ADDITION TO NEW MEAL OPTIONS. WITH ITS simple preparation AND ABUNDANCE OF health benefits, IT'S NO WONDER WHY THIS TRADITIONAL RECIPE HAS stood the test of time.

Serves: 4 - 6 people

Cook Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon of oil (Vegetable or Extra Virgin Olive oil, your choice!)

• 1 medium thinly sliced bottle gourd 

• 1 small thinly sliced onion

• ½  teaspoon of ground cumin 

• 2 - 3 sliced green Thai chilis (keep the chilis whole if your spice tolerance is low, let the spicy lovers pop the chilis on their plate!)

• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder

• 2 tablespoons of cilantro (finely chopped to garnish)

• ½ teaspoon of salt (adjust per your taste)

INSTRUCTIONS:

⋄ Step 1:

Using a medium pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 small thinly sliced onion, and 2 - 3 Thai chilis over medium heat. Mix for 1 minute and then add the bottle gourd, give it a stir and then cook covered for about 5 minutes.

⋄ Step 2:

Add ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and mix. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the gourd is tender. Add ½ teaspoon of ground cumin then add 2 tablespoons of cilantro. 

Serve with Rice or wrap with Roti.

From our kitchen to yours, Bismillah.