Lau Ghonto- A bengali Delicacy (bottle-gourd-curry)

Lau Ghonto- A bengali Delicacy (bottle-gourd-curry)

Bottle gourd which is called as LAUKI in Hindi.
Ghonto is generally makes in Bengali Cuisine with the vegetables (cabbage, gourd, radish etc.) where vegetables are finely chopped or grated. It is very delicious and healthy to eat. 
Here is the recipe.

Ingredients :

• Lau/lauki : 1medium size
• 1 bay leaf
• Kalo jeera/Kalonji  : 1tsp
• Green chilli :3-4 slitted
• Turmeric powder : 1 tsp
• Salt to taste 
• Sugar : 1tsp  
• Oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
• Bori : 10pcs  

  Method

  • Wash and peel lau/lauki/bottle gourd and slice into finely pieces.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the boris till light gloden brown.keep aside.
  • In that oil, add bay leaf,kalo jeera/kalonji seeds and
    slitted green chilli.When chilli turns light dark and seeds crackle, add chopped lauki and a pinch of salt and turmeric powder. Stir for a while. You don't have to add any water,as lauki itself releases a lot of water.
  • When water comes out,cover and cook it in low flame. Add the sugar and let it cook. you can add a little water if you want.Now, add the boris and let them absorb some water.
  • Lau cooks very fast.Finally,when all the water evaporates and lau is quite soft and mushy, remove from heat. 
  • Garnish with some coriander leaves,and serve hot with steamed rice.