Lau Chingri

Ingredients list for Lau Chingri

• 1 medium Bottle gourd (lauki/doodhi)
• 1 cup Prawns (kolambi/jhinga)
• 4 Green chillies
• 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon Onion seeds (kalonji)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• to taste Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves finely chopped

Method

1. Peel and cut the bottle gourd into small pieces. Slit green chillies lengthwise.
2. Heat mustard oil in a non stick pan, add bay leaves, onion seeds, cumin seeds and chillies and saute for 1 minute. Finely chop onion, add to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Add ginger and sauté. Add turmeric powder and salt and mix. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Add prawns and cook till prawns are done and excess moisture evaporates. Add coriander leaves and mix well. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.

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