LAUKI TAMATAR SUBZI

INGREDIENTS:

Lauki (bottle gourd) - 1/2 kg.
Tomatoes - 2 or 3
Dhania powder - 2 tsp.
Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp.
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Hing
Salt - as per taste
Oil - 2 tsp.
Coriander leaves - few
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp.

METHOD:

Peel and cut lauki to small cubes.

Puree tomatoes.

Heat oil in a kadai, add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, hing and saute for 10 sec. Now add pureed tomatoes, and saute well till oil leaves the sides. Add coriander powder, jeera powder, red chilli powder, saute for 10 seconds and then lauki, garam masala and salt. Pour in half a cup of water, cover it with a lid and cook till tender and slightly thick. Garnish with coriander leaves. Best with chappatis and pooris.