Lucknowi bottle gourd curry in a delicate Lucknowi-style cashew gravy: bottle gourd cooked in an onion-tomato masala with ginger, garlic and warm spices. A practical Indian recipe ready in about 33 minutes.
Prep 10 min Cook 23 min Serves 5 Easy
Ingredients
🧅Onion2 medium, finely chopped
🍅Tomato2 medium, chopped
🧄Garlic4 cloves, minced
🫙Ginger1 tbsp, grated
🌶️Cumin Seeds1 tsp
🌶️Coriander Powder1 tsp
🌶️Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
🫙Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
🫙Cashews2 tbsp, ground
🌶️Red Chili Powder1 tsp
🥒Bottle Gourd250 g, chopped
Optional extras
🧀Heavy Cream2 tbsp
🌿Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
🍋Lemon1/2, juiced
🌿Green Cardamom3
Instructions
1
Prepare the bottle gourd and chop the onion, tomato and aromatics.
2
Heat the vegetable oil, crackle the cumin seeds, then fry the onion until deep golden.
3
Add ginger, garlic and tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powders; cook until the oil separates from the masala, then stir in the cashew paste.
4
Add the bottle gourd and a splash of water, cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
5
Finish with cilantro and lemon; taste for salt and serve hot with rice or roti.
Chef's tip
Bhunao patiently: fry the masala until the oil separates before adding the main ingredient.
