Bottle Gourd Milk Curry
This creamy and nutritious dish combines the subtle sweetness of bottle gourd with the richness of milk. The flavors blend beautifully to create a comforting and satisfying meal.

- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 50 ml Oil
- 1 Onion
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Green chilli
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 500 ml Milk
- Coriander
Instructions
- 1
Pour the oil into a pan and heat it on medium flame until hot.
- 2
Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the onion turns golden brown.
- 3
Mix in the garlic paste, jeera, and green chillies. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Sprinkle in the salt, haldi, and chilli. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- 5
Add 1 tablespoon of water to the pan to ensure the spices do not burn, stirring continuously.
- 6
Add the lauki to the pan, lower the heat, cover, and let it cook for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 7
Pour in the milk and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir occasionally to ensure the milk does not curdle.
- 8
Once the dish is ready, garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.