May 11, 2025
BY: etimes.inSummer is here, and it’s time to indulge in some seasonal treats that are not only great for health but are also delicious. One such vegetable is lauki, which has a cool potency and is perfect for summers. So, read on and try out these simple ways to make desi lauki ka sabzi in 10 unique ways.
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This traditional delicacy needs no introduction. Made by cooking lauki with chana dal, this dish is a delightful melange of dal, lauki and subtle spices and herbs. The dal adds texture and protein, making it a wholesome dish. Garnish with fresh coriander.
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To make this classic treat, just grate lauki, mix it with gram flour onion, green chilies, and spices, shape the lauki dough as koftas, and deep-fry and simmer these koftas in a rich, creamy tomato-onion-based gravy.
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This delicious dish can be made by roasting lauki, tomatoes, onion and garlic along with green chiles. Once roasted, the charred part is removed and everything is mashed with oil, spices and herbs to make a delicious bharta. So, follow us through this easy recipe and enjoy.
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Lauki methi sabzi is a spicy dish made by cooking lauki with fresh methi leaves, onion, ginger, tomato, garlic and spices. This dish can be paired with paratha and is perfect for a healthy summer meal. This dish has basic Indian spices that reduce the bitterness of methi and balance lauki's mildness.
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Stir-fry lauki with gram flour and spices. The besan coats the lauki, adding a nutty flavor and a crispy texture. This dish can be enjoyed with rice delicacies.
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Cook lauki with yellow moong dal in a simple tempering of cumin, mustard seeds, and asafoetida. Light yet nourishing, it pairs well with steamed rice.
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This is a simple lauki sabzi that can be made by tossing lauki in oil with spices and herbs. Shallow-fried in oil, this masala fry is perfect as a side dish.
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Stir-fry lauki with gram flour and spices. The besan coats the lauki, adding a nutty flavor and a crispy texture. This dish can be enjoyed with rice delicacies.
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This healthy and cool lauki recipe is great for summers. This dish can be made by sautéing lauki with mustard seeds and green chilies. This lauki is then simmered in a spiced curd mixture. The tangy flavor of yogurt pairs beautifully with the mild lauki; topped with a tempering, this dish goes well with rice or roti.
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