Lauki (Ghiya) is a traditional dish of India. It is a Versatile Vegetable that can be used in Preparing Variety of savory and Sweet Dishes. In Indian cooking, Lauki is often combined with various lentils to make wonderful dishes.It is a versatile vegetable that can be used in preparing variety of savory and sweet dishes. I tried to make a simple dish with this lauki. Today’s recipe “Lauki Bharta” is easy to make and testy also.
Health Benefits of Lauki (Ghiya)
Prevents heart disease
Unhealthy lifestyles are leading to several cases of Heart Disease in urban India. So much so that, 70% of the urban population is at risk of heart disease due to wrong lifestyle choices like eating fried and processed foods, smoking, etc. Like a lot of fruits and vegetables, Bottle Gourd has zero cholesterol and is rich in Vitamins like Vitamin C and antioxidants making it good for your heart.
Great for weight loss
Bottle Gourd is one of the best foods you can have if you want to lose weight as it is 96% water, and a 100g serving contains as little as 12 calories. The high fibre content will take care of your hunger, and keep you feeling full. Here is a sample weight loss diet for your reference.
Aids digestion
People suffering from constipation should eat bottle gourd as it is high in fibre and helps clear the food stuck in your colon. Additionally, juice made out of bottle gourd also helps in the treatment of acidity as it is alkaline in nature. Read about more home remedies that can cure constipation.
Time required: Less than 35 minutes.
● 3 cup lauki (Ghia) (cut in small cubes) ● 1 cup potato (cut in small cubes) ● 2 eggs ● 2 Onions finely chopped ● 5 to 6 Green Chillies finely chopped ● ½ tsp chopped gerlic ● ½ tsp crushed black pepper ● 2 tsp Poppy Seeds paste ● ½ tsp red chilli pd ● ½ tsp turmeric pd
● ½ tsp mustard ● Salt (to taste) ● 2 tbsp (table spoons) ghee ● Refined oil
Procedure:
Step 1: Hit some oil and ghee in a pan and add some mustard.Step 2: Add garlic, onion, green chillies and fry till golden brown.
Step 3: Add potato and some salt fry until become soft.
Step 4: Add lauki and stir fry for 2 to 3 min.
Step 5: Close the lid and cook for few min.
Step 6: Add the bitten eggs, salt, pepper and stir for few min.
Step 7: Add poppy seeds pest, turmeric, red chilli pd and stir for few sec.
Step 8: Add little bit water and close the lid for few min.
Step 9: At last add some ghee and serve with hot rice.
