Lauki Ki Sabji/Sabzi is a simple and healthy curry prepared with Bottle Gourd (aka Lauki, Doodhi or Ghiya) and few spices and is popular in all regions of India .Today i am sharing Lauki Ki Sabji recipe made in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.This is vegan, gluten free ,keto and low carb recipe.
This lauki sabzi recipe can be prepared in three different ways.Instant Pot ,Stove top pressure cooker and on a stove top in a pan.I have shared steps to make in all 3 ways.
There are many names for Bottle Gourd.In some other Indian languages its also called lauki, dudhi, ghiya, sorekai, sorakaya .They are also known as Cucuzza ,Calabash ,Opo Squash in other countries.
Other Lauki Recipes that you may like from my blog Lauki Chana Dal,Bottle Gourd Paratha ,Lauki Soup ,Lauki Raita ,Lauki Kurma and Lauki Kheer.
This Lauki Sabji/Sabzi is a Keto or Low carb recipe.If you are on a Keto or Low Carb Diet.Checkout my Keto Indian Food Recipes Collection.
Health benefits of Bottle Gourd
Bottle gourd has always been one of the healthiest vegetable.This vegetable is full of water about 92% and has minerals to keep your body hydrated .It helps in weight loss ,cools your body ,helps in digestion ,helps in treating sleeping disorders.
Serving Suggestions
Bottle Gourd Curry can be served with roti, chapati or steamed rice.
How to make Lauki Ki Sabji?
Wash Bottle Gourd ,peel the skin and cut into ½ inch pieces.
Instant Pot Method
Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil in to the POT.Once hot, add cumin seeds ,let them splutter.
Next add minced ginger ,green chili and curry leaves. Saute for 30 secs .
Add chopped onion and saute till onions turn light brown in color.
Next add tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes till tomatoes turn soft.
Add all the dry spices like turmeric powder ,red chilli powder, coriander powder ,garam masala powder ,lauki/bottle gourd pieces ,water ,salt and mix well.
Deglaze the pot ,ie Make sure to scrap any spice that is sticking to the inner pot ,to avoid BURN alert.
Close the lid on the pot, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.
Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 5 MINUTES.When the instant pot beeps ,Do a NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE(NPR).
Remove lid away from you ,squeeze lemon juice and garnish with cilantro (coriander leaves) and Mix well.
BURN ALERT ? If your instant pot has shown BURN in the past, add extra 2 tablespoon of water and deglaze the pot before pressure cooking. You might have to put the instant pot on SAUTE at the end and adjust consistency of the curry according to your preference.
Lauki Sabji recipe is ready, serve with hot with chapatis, roti & parathas.
Indian Pressure Cooker Method
Follow the process mentioned above until step 4.
Give 1-2 whistles and let the pressure release naturally. All the other steps remain the same.
Stove Top Pot Method
Follow the process mentioned above until step 4.Cover pan/kadai with a lid and cook till lauki gets soft. Do stir once or twice in between.Once lauki is cooked add garam masala and garnish with cilantro.All the other steps remain the same.
Variations
- Try with other vegetables like ridge gourd (peerkangai), chayote squash (chow chow), zucchini, yellow squash or pumpkin.
- You can also add lentils like channa dal ,moong dal.
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- Navratan Korma(Vegetable Korma)
- Zucchini Stir Fry
- Beetroot & Chickpeas Stir Fry
- Mushroom Masala
If you are looking for more such curry recipes checkout my 25+ Indian Curry Recipes collection.
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Lauki Ki Sabji (Bottle Gourd Curry)
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- 500 grams lauki (bottle gourd) peeled and chopped about ½ inch pieces (about 3.5 cups)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
- 1 stalk curry leaves
- 2 green chillies finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger finely chopped
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 small tomatoes finely chopped
- ¼ cup water
- salt adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (coriander leaves)
Dry Spices
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon amchur powder (or 1 tablespoon of lime juice)
Instructions
- Wash Bottle Gourd ,peel the skin and cut into ½ inch pieces.
Instant Pot Method:
- Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil in to the POT.Once hot, add cumin seeds ,let them splutter.Next add minced ginger ,green chili and curry leaves. Saute for 30 secs .
- Add chopped onion and saute till onions turn light brown in color.
- Next add tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes till tomatoes turn soft.
- Add all the dry spices like turmeric powder ,red chilli powder, coriander powder ,garam masala powder ,lauki/bottle gourd pieces ,water ,salt and mix well.Deglaze the pot ,ie Make sure to scrap any spice that is sticking to the pot ,to avoid BURN alert.
- Close the lid on the pot, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot.
- Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 5 MINUTES.When the instant pot beeps ,Do a QUICK RELEASE(QR)(Wait until silver button on lid drops).
- Remove lid away from you ,squeeze lemon juice and garnish with cilantro (coriander leaves) and Mix well. Lauki Ki Sabji|Bottle Gourd Curry is ready, serve with hot with chapatis, roti & parathas.
Stove Top Pressure Cooker Method:
- Follow the process mentioned above until step 4Give 1-2 whistles and let the pressure release naturally. All the other steps remain the same.
Stove Top Pot/Kadai Method:
- Follow the process mentioned above until step 4.Cover pan/kadai with a lid and cook till lauki gets soft. Do stir once or twice in between.Once lauki is cooked add garam masala and garnish with cilantro.All the other steps remain the same.
Notes
- BURN ALERT ? If your instant pot has shown BURN in the past, add 2 tablespoon of water and deglaze the pot before pressure cooking. You might have to put the instant pot on SAUTE at the end and adjust consistency of the curry according to your preference.
- Try with other vegetables like ridge gourd (peerkangai), chayote squash (chow chow), zucchini, yellow squash or pumpkin.
- You can also add lentils like channa dal ,moong dal.
- You can increase or decrease spices according to your preference.
Nutrition
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Beautiful presentation. I am very grateful to have found your site.??????
Thank you, glad you liked it 🙂
Looks fantastic, can't wait to try this. Thank you for sharing.
You are welcome..let me know how it turned out ,once you try it.
V gpod
thank you
A very simple recipe and the dish is yum, thanks
Thank you so much..glad you liked it.
Easy to make and sounds very tasty
Thank you anitha 🙂
Nice and tasty . Especially for roti.
Thank you :)Glad you liked it.
Looking forward to making this. I tracked down some green bottle gourd which is not easy where I live. Have you tried this with regular American squash? Does it taste the same?
Hey Amit..I havent personally tried any dish with american squash..Should taste something similar,Let me know how the bottle gourd curry turned out for you?..
Thanks Ms Bhavna for the guidance to make Ghiya
You are welcome Vijay ? Thank you for trying our the recipe ?
Fast and easy and at the same time tasty. Perfect timing with the instant pot! Thank you.
Thanks for sharing your feedback Minisha:)
Used Cucuzza for the gourd and added half a tin of coconut milk to bring down the heat. Beautiful
Wow thats lovely combo ,i love butternut squash with coconut milk.Thanks for letting me know David.Do try other recipes & share your feedback.