lauki ka salan ( spicy gourd gravy )

cooking time : 20 minutes
preparation time : 15 minutes
serve: 5 


ingredients :



gourd                   1/2  kg peeled &chopped finely 
salt to taste 
tamarind pulp           1 tbsp
sugar                       1 tsp
turmeric powder         1 tsp
red chilly powder          1 tsp
coriander powder           1 tsp
mustard seed               1/2 tsp
oil                              4 tbsp
onion                          1 finely chopped 
chopped green chillies        2 
whole dried red chilly          2
cumin seeds                        1/4 tsp
fresh coriander leaf              2 tbsp



method :  

• in a pressure cooker heat 1/4 cup of oil add chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes . 

• add chopped gourd ( lauki ) along with salt , turmeric powder , red chilly powder , sugar , coriander powder , and cover and cook till gourd get fully done . 

• add chopped chilly , and tamarind paste and cover and cook 5 more minutes .

• to prepare tempering for this in a pan heat 1 tbsp oil add cumin seeds , mustard seeds , and dry red chillies . when seed starts cracking down pour this over cooked gourd gravy  add chopped coriander leaf . and serve immediately with roti , or rice .