Theeki Meethi Lauki ki Sabji in 15 Minutes
Theeki meethi lauki ki sabji is a simple and easy recipe made from Bottle Gourd (Kaddu or Ghiya), seasoned with some spices, and given that sweetness from sugar and tanginess from mango powder.
This Theeki Meethi Lauki ki Sabji has added no onion, tomato, or lentils. An easy and quick side dish that goes well with dal chawal or kadhi, roti, papad, or pickle for lunch or with roti or chapati with salad and pickle at dinner.
Bottle Gourd, also known as – Lauki, Dudhi, Kaddu, and Ghiya, has many health benefits. It is good to have lauki in summer as it is easy to digest. Plus, it has a high water content which has a cooling effect on the body. Full of vitamins, it helps maintain a healthy heart, and eating Lauki is beneficial for people having blood pressure. This dish is an excellent option for people who want to lose weight and are vegetarian.
With all the ingredients readily available in the pantry, prepare this Theeki Meethi Lauki Ki Sabji in 15 minutes. Pack it for lunch in a tiffin box for kids or the office, along with roti and salad, for a wholesome and nutritious meal.
Select good quality and fresh Bottle Gourd or Lauki with smooth skin and pale green color, free from any cuts and spots. Select a slightly heavier and firm piece. Always keep the chopped bottle gourd in water, as it turns black if kept as it is. Remove the seeds, if any, for best results and taste.
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Theeki Meethi Lauki ki Sabji in 15 Minutes(Updated)
Ingredients
- 1 big or 900 grams Bottle Gourd
- 3 tbsp Oil
- ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
- ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- 3 to 4 Green Chilies
- 1 inch Ginger
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ¾ tbsp Coriander Powder
- ½ tbsp Red Chilli Powder
- ¼ tsp Mango Powder
- ½ tsp Garam Masala
- Salt as per taste
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
- Take one big piece or 900 grams lauki or bottle gourd and wash it with water. Wipe it with a clean napkin. Cut the front and back ends and peel off the skin.
- To exclude the seeds, slightly cut the white part off or remove the seeds with your fingers.
- Cut into medium size pieces and keep them in water.
- Add 3 tbsp of oil to a pan and let the oil heat. Add ½ tsp of mustard seeds and let the seeds crackle.
- Add ½ tsp of cumin seeds, ½ tsp of fenugreek seeds, 3 to 4 green chilies chopped, 1-inch ginger chopped, ¼ tsp of asafoetida, and saute for a few minutes.
- Add the chopped bottle gourd and mix all the ingredients well. Cover and cook on a medium flame. Tip* – The bottle gourd will release water, so there is no need to add any additional water.
- Stir occasionally and cook till the vegetable is cooked well.
- Add ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, ¾ tbsp of coriander powder, ½ tbsp of red chili powder, ¼ tsp of mango powder, ½ tsp of garam masala, salt as per taste, and 1 tsp of sugar.
- Mix all the ingredients well and cook for a few minutes.
- Add some fresh coriander leaves and mix well. Cook for a minute.
- The sabji is ready.
- Serve hot with dal chawal, kadhi, roti, or chapati, and salad.
How to make Theeki Meethi Lauki Ki Sabji Step by Step Photos
- Take one big piece or 900 grams lauki or bottle gourd and wash it with water. Wipe it with a clean napkin. Cut the front and back ends and peel off the skin.
- To exclude the seeds, slightly cut the white part off or remove the seeds with your fingers.
- Cut into medium size pieces and keep in water.
- Add 3 tbsp of oil to a pan and let the oil heat. Add ½ tsp of mustard seeds and let the seeds crackle.
- Add ½ tsp of cumin seeds, ½ tsp of fenugreek seeds, 3 to 4 green chilies chopped, 1-inch ginger chopped, ¼ tsp of asafoetida, and saute for a few minutes.
- Add the chopped bottle gourd and mix all the ingredients well. Cover and cook on a medium flame. Tip* – The bottle gourd will release water, so there is no need to add any additional water.
- Stir occasionally and cook till the vegetable is cooked well.
- Add ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, ¾ tbsp of coriander powder, ½ tbsp of red chili powder, ¼ tsp of mango powder, ½ tsp of garam masala, salt as per taste, and 1 tsp of sugar.
- Mix all the ingredients well and cook for a few minutes.
- Add some fresh coriander leaves and mix well. Cook for a minute.
- The sabji is ready.
- Serve hot with dal chawal, kadhi, roti, or chapati, and salad.
FAQs
What is Theeki Meethi Lauki ki Sabji?
Theeki meethi lauki ki sabji is a simple and easy recipe made from Bottle Gourd (Kaddu or Ghiya), seasoned with some spices, and given that sweetness from sugar and tanginess from mango powder.
With what can I eat Theeki Meethi Lauki Ki Sabji?
An easy and quick side dish that goes well with dal chawal or kadhi, roti, papad, or pickle for lunch or with roti or chapati with salad and pickle at dinner.
Conclusion
In this Theeki Meethi Lauki ki Sabji Recipe, we have shared how to make sweet, spicy, and tangy Lauki ki sabji in 15 minutes. An easy and quick side dish that goes well with dal chawal or kadhi, roti, papad, or pickle for lunch or with roti or chapati with salad and pickle at dinner. If you are tired of eating the same Lauki chana dal sabji every time and want to try something new, then this Theeki Meethi Lauki ki Sabji recipe is for you. Please try this recipe. If you like this recipe, please comment and rank us for this recipe. Your suggestion and comments are always welcome and are like a treasure to improve every time.