Stuffed Lauki Recipe
How to make Stuffed Lauki
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- Recipe Servings: 2
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- Difficulty Level: Easy
Stuffed Lauki Recipe : 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.
Key Ingredients: 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
