Lauki Raita Recipe (Bottle Gourd Curd)

 Lauki Raita or Bottle Gourd curd is a perfect summer cooler. A very refreshing curd recipe which goes with any and every kind of meal.

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed recipe:

Ingredients:

Curd – 2 cups

Hung curd – 1 cup

Salt - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – a pinch

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Garlic cloves – 2-3 pcs

Green chilly -

Bottle gourd grated and steamed) – 1 cup

Method:

1. Dry roast mustard seeds, cumin seeds and make a powder.
2. Grind garlic cloves and green chillies and set aside the paste.
3. Mix hung curd in curd to give a rich texture to raita. Mix it all ingredients well. Ensure that salt need to be added in the end only.
4. Garnish with roasted cumin seeds and red chilly powder. Serve cold