Lauki Ki Sabji|Bottle Gourd Curry 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 recipe made in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.This is vegan, gluten free ,keto and low carb recipe.
This 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.
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.
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.
You can also try my other Curry/Stir Fry recipes like
What To Serve With Bottle Gourd Curry?
Bottle Gourd Curry can be served with roti, chapati or steamed rice.
How to Make Lauki or Bottle Gourd Curry in Instant Pot
Wash Bottle Gourd ,peel the skin and cut into 1/2 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 ,amchur powder and lauki/bottle gourd pieces ,salt and mix well.Make sure to scrap of any spice if sticking to the pot.I haven’t added water in this recipe (Refer Notes Section*).
Close the lid on the pot, and turn valve from VENTING 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 NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE(NPR)(Wait until silver button on lid drops).BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM.
Remove lid away from you ,add garam masala and garnish with cilantro (coriander leaves) and Mix well.
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.
Lauki Ki Sabji|Bottle Gourd Curry is ready, serve with hot with chapatis, roti & parathas.
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Lauki Ki Sabji|Bottle Gourd Curry 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.
- 500 grams lauki (bottle gourd) ,peeled and chopped about 1/2 inch pieces (about 3.5 cups)
- 1.5 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 2 green chilles ,finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger ,finely chopped
- 1 medium onion ,finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes ,finely chopped
- 2 tbsp water (optional)
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (coriander leaves)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon amchur powder or 1/2 tablespoon of lime juice
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Wash Bottle Gourd ,peel the skin and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
INSTANT POT METHOD:
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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 .
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Add chopped onion and saute till onions turn light brown in color.
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Next add tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes till tomatoes turn soft.
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Add all the dry spices like turmeric powder ,red chilli powder, coriander powder ,amchur powder and lauki/bottle gourd pieces ,salt and mix well.Make sure to scrap of any spice if sticking to the pot.I haven't added water in this recipe (Refer Notes Section)
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Close the lid on the pot, and turn valve from VENTING to SEALING position.Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot.
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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).BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM.
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Remove lid away from you ,add garam masala and garnish with cilantro (coriander leaves) and Mix well. Lauki Ki Sabji|Bottle Gourd Curry is ready, serve with hot with chapatis, roti & parathas.
INDIAN PRESSURE COOKER ON STOVETOP METHOD:
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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 KADAI/PAN METHOD:
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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.
1.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.
2.Try with other vegetables like ridge gourd (peerkangai), chayote squash (chow chow), zucchini, yellow squash or pumpkin.
3.You can also add lentils like channa dal ,moong dal.
4.You can increase or decrease spices according to your preference.
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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