Lauki Bhaji

Lauki is also known as bottle gourd,dudhi or ghiya. 

Ingredients 

1 medium Lauki, peeled and chopped
2 tomatoes,chopped
1 tbsp ghee
1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 inch ginger,chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
1/4 tsp whole cumin
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
2 potatoes, cut in cubes
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
Freshly chopped coriander
Salt for seasoning

Method

1. In a pressure cooker, heat ghee. Add the whole cumin and mustard. Once it starts to splutter, add the chopped ginger,garlic & chillies. Stir and let it infuse the oil.

2. Add the tomatoes, cook until the tomatoes are soft and skins start to separate . Sprinkle in the turmeric, coriander powder and cumin powder. Mix well.

3. Add the chopped potatoes and lauki. Mix well so the potatoes and lauki is covered with the masala.

4. Add 1/2 cup water, if you need less gravy add less. Close the pressure cooker and cook until one whistle. Turn off the heat.

5. Add the garam masala, chopped coriander and check for seasoning.  Stir well.

Serve hot.