Lauki Ka Raita /Bottle Gourd Dip

A cool and refreshing bottle gourd and yoghurt dip.

INGREDIENTS:-
preparation time-10 min
cooking time-5 min
serve-4

• Bottle gourd-250 gm (approx )
• Yoghurt-2 cup
• Salt-1/2 t.s
• Chilli powder-1/2 t.s
• Cumin seeds- 1/2 ts
• Curry leaves -8
• Oil-1 t.s

PROCEDURE;-

1. Peel and grate the bottle gourd,remove the hard seeds .
2. Pressure cook with 1 cup of water for 2 whistles or till cooked well and soft
3. Open and let it cool down completely .this boiled bottle gourd can be refrigerated and used for up to 3 days.
4. Whisk the curd ,add salt,chilli powder .add some water( in which bottle gourd is boiled.)
5. Add the boiled gourd (approx 1.5 cup) and mix well.
6. Heat 1 t.s oil in a small pan ,add cumin and curry leaves,switch off the heat and add a  pinch of chilli powder.
7. Pour over the raita and chill before serving.

serving suggestions-serve as a side dish .