This Lauki ka Raita (or Bottle Gourd Raita) recipe is a healthy and easy-to-make accompaniment made using grated bottle gourd, yogurt, and a few spices, and it goes very well with Indian meals. Lauki Raita is gluten-free, keto, and low-carb recipe.
Raita is an Indian side dish made with yogurt, various vegetables or fruits, and spices. It is generally accompanied by a full-fledged meal, such as biryani, pulao, and more. This refreshing side dish helps cool down the palate and is often served during summer.
There are several other varieties of raita, for instance, boondi raita, cucumber raita, onion tomato raita, and more. Today, I am sharing a healthy raita recipe made from lauki (bottle gourd). I usually make this at least once a week because of its health benefits.
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What Is Lauki Raita?
Lauki raita is a refreshing curd-based side dish recipe that is made with grated bottle gourd (also known as gheeya, lauki, dudhi, sorekai, or sorakaya) and spiced up with a plethora of spices like black salt, cumin powder, and chaat masala.
This healthy Lauki raita is great for weight loss and is also known as Lauki ka raita, Ghiya raita, or Dudhi raita.
Ingredients
- Lauki (Bottle Gourd): I used 1 cup of grated lauki for this recipe.
- Yogurt (curd): Use homemade curd or store-bought full-fat plain yogurt (a.k.a curd or dahi in India) for this raita. You can also use low-fat yogurt or Greek yogurt if that’s what you have.
- Spices: I used roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt (or black salt).
- Fresh Herbs: use fresh coriander leaves to enhance the flavors.
How to Make Lauki Ka Raita Recipe
Peel the skin and grate lauki using a medium-sized blade. You will need 1 cup of grated lauki for this recipe.
Lauki can be cooked in 3 ways:
1. Boil some water in a pot, add the grated lauki, and cook for 5 minutes till tender
OR
2. If using Instant Pot, add shredded lauki and ¼ cup of water into the inner pot. PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) for 0 minutes and Quick Release.
OR
3. You can add grated lauki along with ¼ cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes until the bottle gourd is completely tender.
Strain the cooked lauki and let it cool.
Whisk 1.5 cups yogurt (or curd) in a large mixing bowl.
Add 1 cup of cooked lauki, 1 green chili, ½ teaspoon roasted jeera powder, ½ teaspoon chaat masala powder, and ¼ teaspoon black salt. Taste at this stage to ensure the amount of salt and spices is enough.
Garnish with 1 tablespoon coriander leaves. Lauki raita is ready. Serve chilled.
Serving Suggestions
Lauki Raita pairs well with various Indian dishes like veg biryani, vegetable pulao, parathas, curries, and dal tadka.
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Storage Suggestions
Lauki raita tastes best when served fresh. You can store the leftovers for up to 1 day; after that lauki starts releasing water, and raita does not taste good.
Tips & Variations
- Veggies: You can also add some grated carrots, cucumber, chopped onions, and tomatoes to this recipe.
- Milk: Adding milk to the yogurt helps prevent it from turning sour. If you are using fresh yogurt, then skip it.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate raita until serving time.
- Herbs: You can also add finely chopped mint (pudina) instead of coriander leaves.
- Consistency: If the raita becomes too thick, add more water or milk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Lauki Raita is good for health as it is rich in essential nutrients, has probiotics from yogurt, is low-calorie, and also provides hydration.
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Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup lauki (bottle gourd ) grated
- 1.5 cups curd (yogurt) whisked
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon roasted cumin (jeera) powder
- ½ teaspoon chat masala powder
- ¼ teaspoon black salt
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves (cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and grate lauki using medium sized blade.
- Lauki can be cooked in 3 ways:1. Boil some water in a pot/pan add the grated lauki and cook for 5 minutes till tender OR2. If using Instant Pot, add shredded lauki and ¼ cup of water in to the inner pot.PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) for 0 minutes and Quick Release. OR3. You can add grated lauki along with ¼ cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes until the bottle gourd is completely tender.Strain the cooked lauki and let it cool.
- Whisk the yogurt or curd in a large mixing bowl. Add cooked lauki, green chilies, roasted jeera powder, chat masala powder, and black salt. Taste at this stage to ensure the amount of salt and spices is enough.
- Lauki Raita is ready, Serve chilled.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Veggies: You can also add some grated carrots, cucumber, chopped onions, and tomatoes to this recipe.
- Milk: Adding milk to the yogurt helps prevent it from turning sour. If you are using fresh yogurt, then skip it.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate raita until serving time.
- Herbs: You can also add finely chopped mint (pudina) instead of coriander leaves.
- Consistency: Add more water or milk if the raita becomes too thick.
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