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Ghiya Malaiwala Recipe
Thoroughly cooked bottle gourd served with cream. Call it ghiya, lauki or bottle gourd. This cream style ghiya recipe is a hit on the dining table.
- Total Cook Time 45 mins
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 35 mins
- Recipe Servings4
- Easy
Ingredients of Ghiya Malaiwala
- 2 cups (500 g) ghiya/ lauki (bottle gourd), peeled and cut into small pieces, 1 1/2cms/ 3/4" thick
- 2 Tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds)
- 2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 g) malai (clotted cream)
- 2 Tbsp chopped hara dhania (coriander leaves )
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped green chillies for garnish
How to Make Ghiya Malaiwala
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Heat the ghee in a heavy based pan and add the jeera.
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When they begin to splutter, add the vegetables and the salt and turn around a few times over high heat, till they look glossy.
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Lower the heat, cover and let cook till tender.
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Add the cream, mix well and serve hot garnished with the coriander leaves and chillies.