All sizes of bottle gourds or laukis or doodhis are flooding the market post the rains. It's therefore the best time to whip up Jayanti Soni's tasty and fast Lauki Chana Dal. It's also a way to make ...

Lauki, a commonly found vegetable in Indian kitchens, is more versatile than people realize. From the popular Lauki Kofta Curry to the lesser-known Lauki Thepla, this fiber-rich vegetable can be used ...

Vegetables like karela (bitter bourd), tori (ridge gourd), lauki (bottle gourd), tinda (Indian round gourd) are renowned for their distinct flavour, which is often misunderstood by many as 'tasteless' ...

Bottle gourd peanut curry is a delicious dish that combines the mild flavor of bottle gourd with the rich taste of peanuts. ...

Most of us hold no opinion about lauki or bottle gourd. It is bland and tasteless and although it is loaded with health benefits, it tastes pretty much the same, whatsoever spice mix we douse it in.

Soak chana dal in water for a few hours. Boil it and lauki with a little salt in three cups of water till done. Mash well and set aside. Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin and fenugreek ...