Stuffed Lauki - Bharua Laiki

Ingredients: 1 medium lauki

Marinade
50 ml lemon juice
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp garam masala

Filling
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 diced onion
150 gm diced tomatoes
3 chopped green chillies
1 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped coriander
200 gm grated paneer
salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Blanch the lauki in boiling water.

Peel, deseed and split horizontally

Pour the marinade over the lauki and set aside for an hour

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds followed by the remaining ingredients for the filling. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.

Set the filling inside the lauki and secure with string.

Wrap in a foil and bake in a very hot oven for 15-20 minutes.

Serve hot with mint/coriander chutney.

Definately, You will love this Recipe....