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Bottle gourd, also known as Lauki, is a versatile vegetable that is widely used in Indian cuisine. It is a low-carb, low-calorie vegetable, a healthier substitute for starchy vegetables in the diet. It is used variety of dishes such as Indian curries, raita, soups, and flatbreads.
From classic dishes like lauki kofta and lauki chana dal to lauki soup, lauki smoothies, the possibilities are endless. Let's discover new and exciting ways to relish this delectable vegetable.
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What is Lauki (Bottle Gourd)?
Lauki (or bottle gourd) is also known as calabash, long melon, which is a vine grown for its fruits, either harvested young or used as a vegetable in many countries including India, China, and Southeast Asia. This fresh, tender vegetable has a pale green smooth skin and white, bland flesh inside. It is used in Indian cuisine to make soups, curries, stews, flatbreads, and desserts.
There are many names for Lauki, it's known as Bottle Gourd in English. They are also known as Cucuzza, Calabash, Opo Squash in other countries.
In some other Indian languages, it's also known as
- Hindi - Lauki
- Gujarati - Dudhi/doodhi
- Punjabi - Ghiya/ghia
- Kannada - Sorekai
- Telugu - Sorakaya
- Tamil - Surai kai
- Malayalam - Churakka
- Marathi- Dudhi bhopala
- Bengali - Lau
10+ Indian Vegetarian Lauki Recipes
Lauki Moong Dal Soup (Bottle Gourd Soup) - Instant Pot
Lauki Ki Sabzi (Bottle Gourd Curry) - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Lauki Chana Dal Recipe - Pressure Cooker
Lauki Kofta | Lauki Ke Kofte
Bottle Gourd Kurma (Sorakkai Kurma) - Pressure Cooker
Lauki Bharta (Spiced & Mashed Bottled Gourd)
Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)
Lauki Paratha (Bottle Gourd Flatbread)
Lauki Juice (Bottle Gourd Juice)
Instant Pot Lauki Halwa
Instant Pot Lauki Kheer
How do you pick a Bottle Gourd?
Look for the following when you are buying bottle gourds.
- A healthy bottle gourd should have a uniform light green color. If it has pale yellow or light brown patches, it indicates the gourd is old or overripe.
- Select gourds that are heavy for their size and have an even, cylindrical shape.
- The skin should be smooth, even, and hard to the touch, with no bruises, cracks, or holes.
Tips for Storing Lauki
- Fresh lauki: You can store the fresh lauki in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. Wrap it tightly in a plastic wrap and store it in the fridge.
- Cut lauki: If you have cut lauki, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use it within 1-2 days.
- Cooked lauki: If you have steamed or cooked lauki, you can store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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