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    Home » Recipes » Vegetable

    Indian Lauki Recipes (Bottle Gourd Recipes)

    Jan 31, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Looking for easy, healthy Vegetarian/Vegan Indian Lauki (Bottle Gourd) recipes to make in your Instant Pot or Stovetop? Here is my collection of 10+ best Vegetarian Lauki also known as Dudhi, Doodhi, Giya Recipes from my blog. Vegan, Keto or Low carb and gluten-free recipes.

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    • What is Lauki (Bottle Gourd)?
    • Healthy Benefits of Eating Lauki
    • How do you Pick a Bottle Gourd?
    • Tips for Storing Lauki
    • 10+ Indian Vegetarian Lauki Recipes
    • Lauki Soup | Bottle Gourd Soup - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
    • Lauki Ki Sabzi (Bottle Gourd Curry) - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
    • Lauki Chana Dal Recipe - Pressure Cooker
    • Lauki Kofta | Lauki Ke Kofte
    • Bottle Gourd Kurma
    • 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
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    • 10+ Indian Lauki Recipes
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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 curries, raita, soups, and flatbreads.

    From classic dishes like lauki kofta and lauki chana dal to lauki soup, lauki smoothies, possibilities are endless. Lets discover new and exciting ways to relish this delectable vegetable.

    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 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

    Nutritional Facts of Lauki?

    Here is a summary of the nutritional facts of lauki (per 100 grams of lauki):

    Calories: 15

    Fat: 0.13 g

    Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Sodium: 1.44 mg

    Carbohydrates: 1.68 g

    Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g

    Protein: .53 g

    Vitamin A: 7.34 mcg

    Vitamin C: 4.3 mg

    Calcium: 19 mg

    Potassium: 124 mg - (source)

    Healthy Benefits of Eating Lauki

    • Aids in digestion.
    • Helps with hydration
    • Low in calories, helps to loose weight.
    • Boosts immunity
    • Supports heart health
    • Good for skin and hair

    How do you Pick a Bottle Gourd?

    Look for the following, when you are buying bottle gourds.

    • 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.
    • A healthy bottle gourd should have a uniform light green color. If it has pale yellow or light brown patches, it indicates gourd is old or overripe.

    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.

    10+ Indian Vegetarian Lauki Recipes

    Let’s have a look at the 10+ Easy Indian Vegetarian Lauki Recipes, that you'll love.

    lauki soup served in a bowl garnished with coriander leaves

    Lauki Soup | Bottle Gourd Soup - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    Lauki Soup or Bottle Gourd Soup is quick, filling, rich and creamy soup that can be made in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker with just a handful of ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    instant pot lauki ki sabzi served in a white bowl garnished with coriander leaves and lemon wedge on side

    Lauki Ki Sabzi (Bottle Gourd Curry) - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    Lauki Ki Sabzi is a simple and healthy curry prepared with Bottle Gourd (aka Lauki, Doodhi or Ghiya) and few spices.
    Check out this recipe
    Lauki Chana Dal served in a bowl with cumin tempering on top

    Lauki Chana Dal Recipe - Pressure Cooker

    Lauki Chana Dal is a nutritious and healthy dal recipe prepared with Bottle Gourd (aka Lauki, Dudhi or Ghiya), lentils and few spices making it a perfect dish for a wholesome lunch or busy weeknights.
    Check out this recipe

    Lauki Kofta | Lauki Ke Kofte

    Lauki ke Kofte is a delicious, light tomato-based gravy with koftas made of bottle gourd. 
    Check out this recipe
    Bottle gourd Kurma served in a bowl with chapatis on the side

    Bottle Gourd Kurma

    Bottle gourd Kurma is a healthy curry recipe made with the bottle gourd (aka Lauki, Dudhi, Doodhi, Ghiya) cooked together in an aromatic spicy kurma or korma masala made of coconut, cashews, and other spices in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
    Check out this recipe

    Lauki Bharta (Spiced & Mashed Bottled Gourd)

    Lauki Bharta is an unique way to make bharta, This is a delicious recipe and is perfect to serve for your everyday meals along with Phulka and a Raita.
    Check out this recipe
    lauki raita served in a bowl garnished with cilantro

    Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)

    Lauki Raita or Bottle Gourd Raita recipe is a healthy and easy to make accompaniment made using grated bottle gourd, yogurt and few spices and it goes very well with Indian meals.
    Check out this recipe
    Lauki Paratha served in a plate with lemon wedge pickle on the side

    Lauki Paratha (Bottle Gourd Flatbread)

    Lauki Paratha or Bottle Gourd Flatbread is a healthy paratha prepared using lauki ,spinach, few spices and wheat flour.
    Check out this recipe

    Lauki Juice (Bottle Gourd Juice)

    Healthy vegetable juice recipe made from bottle gourd, mint and coriander leaves. This is good detox juice that should be consumed first thing in the morning.
    Check out this recipe
    Bottle Gourd Halwa served in a bowl with pistachios and almonds on top

    Instant Pot Lauki Halwa

    Bottle Gourd Halwa or Lauki ka halwa is a rich Indian Dessert recipe made with fresh shredded bottle gourd, milk and sugar with generous amount of ghee in Instant pot Pressure cooker or stovetop.
    Check out this recipe
    Lauki Ki kheer in a spoon

    Instant Pot Lauki Kheer

    Lauki ki Kheer recipe is a delicious, easy to make Indian style pudding made with bottle gourd, milk and sugar and infused with saffron, cardamom and topped with dried fruits in Instant pot pressure cooker or stove top
    Check out this recipe

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    10+ Indian Lauki Recipes

    Bhavana Patil
    Looking for easy, healthy Vegetarian/Vegan Indian Lauki (Bottle Gourd) recipes to make in your Instant Pot or Stovetop? Here is my collection of 10+ best Vegetarian Lauki also known as Dudhi, Doodhi, Giya Recipes from my blog. Vegan, Keto or Low carb and gluten-free recipes.
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