Ingredients:

• 500 gms lauki ( bottle gourd)

• 1 green chilli chopped finely

• 1 tsp ginger chopped finely

• a pinch of asafoetida

• 1 tsp jeera (cumin ) seeds

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder

• 1/2 tsp coriander powder

• 1/2 tsp garam masala

• 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin ) powder

• salt as per taste

• some coriander leaves for garnishing

• 1 tsp lemon juice

Method:

1. Peel , wash and cut the lauki into cubes.

2. In a pressure cooker heat 2-3 tsp ghee add asafoetida and jeera when it splutters add the ginger and green chilli then saute.

3. Add the chopped lauki and cook for 2-3 minutes.

4. Add all the remaining spices leaving out the garam masala and mix well. Add 2 cups water.

5. Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium flame for up to 4 whistles.

6. Once the pressure is released open the pressure cooker mix well and add garam masala and water only if required.

7. Remove in a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves and lemon juice.

   Serve this healthy sabzi with chapati or paratha.