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Lauki Masala Recipe | Lauki ki Sabzi Dhaba style | Ghiya ki Sabji

This dhaba-style lauki masala is a flavorful and comforting curry made with bottle gourd, onion, tomato, curd, and spices. The shallow-fried lauki adds a wonderful texture, and the rich masala base gives it that restaurant-style taste.
Course Curry
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 170kcal
Author Garima Dublish

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Lauki / Bottle Gourd
  • 1 cup Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup Tomato (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup Capsicum (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • ½ cup Curd / Dahi (whisked)
  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • ¼ tsp Hing / Asafoetida
  • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds / Jeera
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
  • 1 tsp Salt (adjust as per taste)
  • ½ cup Water
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadhai. Add 500 g chopped lauki, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, ¼ tsp red chilli powder, and salt.
  • Mix well and cook uncovered for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 5–6 mins until 80% cooked and lightly golden. Set aside.
  • In the kadhai, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add ¼ tsp hing and ½ tsp cumin seeds.
  • Once they splutter, add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Add 1 cup chopped onions and cook until golden.
  • Add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp red chilli powder, and 1 tsp coriander powder. Mix well.
  • Add 1 cup chopped tomatoes, salt, and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add a splash of water, mash lightly, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add ½ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp crushed kasuri methi, and ¼ cup chopped capsicum. Mix, cover, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  • Lower the flame and slowly stir in ½ cup whisked curd. Cook until it blends well, thickens, and the oil separates.
  • Add ½ cup water and the fried lauki. Mix well, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes until soft. Lightly mash a few pieces if desired.
  • Turn off the heat. Add fresh coriander leaves, mix well, and serve hot with roti, paratha, or rice.