Lauki or doodhi, also called bottle gourd, isn’t one of those easy-to-dismiss, underrated sabzis -- it’s a star! Ever since Panchayat on Amazon Prime made it a household name (and meme), the veggie has been in the spotlight!
Lauki Paneer Kofta Curry
Divya Nair goes experimenting and creates a dish that consists of soft dumplings of lauki and paneer, fried & simmered in a rich tomato-onion gravy with cashews and spices. Child‑friendly.
Please find the recipe here: Lauki Paneer Kofta Curry
Doodhi Ke Gatte And Dahi Kadhi
Jayanti Soni concocts a classic -- steamed lauki dumplings are paired with a besan-yoghurt kadhi. A Rajasthani delight, vibrant with spices and texture.
Please find the recipe here: Doodhi Ke Gatte And Dahi Kadhi
Bottle Gourd Flower Stuffed Fritters
Delicate doodhi or gheeya flowers, stuffed with cheese and spices, gently fried, producesg crisp bites with a soft, flavourful filling. It is served with a risotto or Italian-style rice.
Please find the recipe here: Bottle Gourd Flower Stuffed Fritters
Lauki Ke Kofte
Hitesh Harisinghani has an asli ghar ka recipe for the north Indian favourite -- grated doodhi is mixed with spices and binding, deep fried and served in a tasty, spiced tomato-onion gravy.
Please find the recipe here: Lauki Ke Kofte
Lauki Raita
This easy, nutritious raita by Arpna Anand blends grated lauki with yoghurt and it is seasoned with roasted cumin and mustard tadka.
Please find the recipe here: Lauki Raita
Lauki Walnut Halwa
Could you imagine that doodhi could make such a scrumptious halwa? Indeed it does. Kumar Nachikhe mixes in walnuts too, to come up with a rich, nutty dessert, that must be served warm.
Please find the recipe here: Lauki Walnut Halwa
Lauki Kheer
Another dessert from the lauki stable. Pankaj Bhadouria turns the humble bottle gourd into a luscious sweet meal-ender, by slow-cooking it with milk, sugar, nuts.
Please find the recipe here: Lauki Kheer
Lauki Soup
A light, nourishing blend of bottle gourd, milk, ginger and black pepper, Saroj Rampuria's soup is the perfect gentle detox meal. Yummy to boot. Yes, believe us.
Please find the recipe here: Lauki Soup
Doodhi Halwa
Here's another halwa recipe. This time from Coomi Selod. She goes the traditional route cooking the doodhi with milk, ghee, sugar.
Please find the recipe here: Doodhi Halwa
Lauki Chana Dal
Chana dal and bottle gourd is a match made in foodie swarg. Simple. Comforting. Lightly spiced, the way Jayanti Soni makess it. Wonderful accompaniment to roti or rice.
Please find the recipe here: Lauki Chana Dal