Meatless Monday~ Lauki (Opo Squash)
This version of Lauki is rustic and robust. Paired with tomatoes and onions, it is sure to have your family coming back for more!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: entree/side
Cuisine: Pakistani
Servings: 4
Author: Zeeshan Shah
- 1 medium sized Lauki peeled and diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 small tomato diced
- 1/2 green chilli chopped
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 3 tbsp oil Olive or Canola
- 4-5 sprigs cilantro chopped for garnish
In a pan, fry the onions till golden brown
Add garlic, salt, red chilli powder and turmeric
Stir fry
Add half of the chopped green chilli
Add the tomatoes and lauki and stir fry
Cover the pan and let cook
After about 10 minutes check to see whether the vegetables have cooked through
Stir fry un covered till oil separates from the vegetables
Garnish with cilantro and the rest of the green chilli
Enjoy by itself with roti or as a side with rice