How long does Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita) take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)?

250 grams Bottle Gourd, 400 grams Curd, 3 grams Green Chilli, 4 grams Coriander Leaves, 1.5 grams Roasted Jeera Powder, 1 grams Chaat Masala Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)?

About 72 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)

Name: Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 250 grams Bottle Gourd, Grated; 3 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 4 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 500 ml Water, For Boiling; 400 grams Curd, Whisked; 1.5 grams Roasted Jeera Powder; 1 grams Chaat Masala Powder; 0.5 grams Black Salt; ½ tsp Salt

25 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as ghiya raita, doodhi raita, lauki ka raita · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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Lauki raita is boiled grated bottle gourd mixed into curd with roasted cumin, chaat masala and green chilli. Mild side for roti or pulao, serves 4, 25 min.

Low calorie

Good for: Summer

Ingredients

9 items

4 people

Bottle Gourd, Grated250 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped3 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped4 grams
Water, For Boiling500 ml
Curd, Whisked400 grams
Roasted Jeera Powder1.5 grams
Chaat Masala Powder1 grams
Black Salt0.5 grams
Salt½ tsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	72kcal	288kcal
Protein	4g	16g
Carbohydrate	7.2g	29g
Fat	3.4g	14g
Fibre	0.4g	1.6g
Sugar	4.8g	19g

Cookd masalas for bottle gourd

Method

1
Wash the lauki and taste a small raw piece. If it is bitter, do not use it. Peel and grate the lauki. Chop the green chilli and coriander leaves.
Bottle GourdGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves
2
Boil the water in a pan. Add the grated lauki and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes until soft.
Water
3
Drain the lauki in a sieve and press it with a spoon to squeeze out the water. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
4
Whisk the curd in a bowl until smooth. Add the cooled lauki, green chilli, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt and salt. Mix well.
CurdRoasted Jeera PowderChaat Masala PowderBlack SaltSalt
5
Top with the coriander leaves. Serve cold with roti, paratha or pulao.

Before you start

How long does Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita) take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita) spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)?: 250 grams Bottle Gourd, 400 grams Curd, 3 grams Green Chilli, 4 grams Coriander Leaves, 1.5 grams Roasted Jeera Powder, 1 grams Chaat Masala Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Lauki Raita (Bottle Gourd Raita)?: About 72 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.