Lauki ki Sabzi (Opo Squash Curry)
This lauki ki sabzi is quick, healthy, and delicious. It is often made as a side dish and paired with daal and white rice.
Servings: 4
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 green chilli chopped
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 bottle gourd peeled and diced
Garnish
- cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
- On medium-high heat, heat oil in a medium-sized wok or pan, and then add the diced onions. Once the onions are golden brown, add the garlic. Saute till the garlic is aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- Next, add the salt and turmeric, curry leaves, and chopped green chili. Saute for about a minute and then add the lauki and tomato. Stirfry for about a minute and then lower the heat to low and cover the pan.
- Let cook for about 10 minutes till the lauki and tomatoes have softened.
- Once ready, uncover the pan, increase the heat, dry out any excess water, and let the oil rise to the top. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg
