Sunday 31 March 2013

68. JUST LAUKI (BOTTLE GOURD) - DIABETIC & HEART FRIENDLY

INGREDIENTS
1.  Lauki (Bottle Gourd) - 01
2.  Cooking Oil- ½ tsp
3.  Jeera (cumin seeds)-1/4 tsp
4.  Heeng - 1/8 tsp
5.  Salt ½ tsp
6.  Red chilly powder - 1/8 tsp (optional)

METHOD
1. Peel, wash and cut Lauki into 1" cubes.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add jeera, heeng, chilly powder and 3tbs water.
3. Add Lauki and salt.
4. Reduce heat after first whistle and let it cook for 2 minutes.
5. Remove the cooker lid after the pressure is gone and let the residual water dry up. 

TIPs & TRICKs
This dish can be eaten by any sick or convalescing person by itself, healthy and light on the tummy.


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