Shahi Lauki (Royal squash curry)

Not a big fan of lauki? Well join the club..here is a twisted version of lauki to make it a bit more interesting for all lauki haters..;-)

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon oil

1 dalchini (cinnamon)

2 elaichi (cardamom)

1 bayleaf (tez patta)

1 inch ginger (grated)

2 tomatoes(paste)

1 pinch haldi(turmeric powder)

1 teaspoon coriander powder

1 cup malai (heavy cream)

250 gm Bottle gourd or yellow squash(peeled and cut in 1 inch pieces)

1 teaspoon Garam masala

Salt to taste

Method:

1.          Heat oil in pan and put dalchini, whole elaichi, and bayleaf.

2.           Put tomato paste and fry till it leaves oil.

3.           Add a pinch of haldi and 1 teaspoon coriander powder.

4.          Now add Bottle gourd pieces, grated ginger, some salt and cover the pan for few minutes so that its semi cooked.

5.           Add malai and cook with the lid open till bottle gourd gets tender.

6.          You can add a little milk to make the desired consistency.

7.          Add garam masla and garnish with cilantro.

Your rich Shahi Lauki is ready!