Stuffed Lauki Recipe

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How to make Stuffed Lauki

Recipe Servings: 2
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Total Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy

Bottle gourd is one of those green veggies which is not loved by many but with this interesting twist you are sure create a few fans. Blanched bottle gourd, marinated in lime, stuffed with cottage cheese and baked beautifully.

Ingredients of Stuffed Lauki

1 medium lauki
For the marinade:
50 ml lemon juice
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp garam masala
For the filling:
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 diced onion
150 gm diced tomatoes
3 chopped green chillies
1 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp chopped garlic
1 Tbsp chopped coriander
200 gm grated paneer
Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Stuffed Lauki

1.Blanch the lauki in boiling water.
2.Peel, de-seed and split horizontally.
3.Pour the marinade over the lauki and set aside for an hour. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds followed by the remaining ingredients for the filling.
4.Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
5.Set the filling inside the lauki and secure with string.
6.Wrap in a foil and bake in a very hot oven for 15-20 minutes.
7.Serve hot with mint/coriander chutney.