Dahi Wali Lauki: Bottle Gourd Yogurt Curry

Bottle gourd wedges shallow-fried and simmered in fennel-flavored yogurt curry. An exotic dahi wali lauki that uses no onion, garlic or tomatoes.

• Bottle gourd – 350 grams
• Green chilies – 2
• Plain yogurt – 1 cup
• Salt – to taste
• Fennel seeds – 3/4 teaspoon
• Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
• Cumin powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Asafoetida powder – a pinch
• Coriander seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
• Cinnamon stick – 1 inch
• Cardamom – 3
• Cloves – 3
• Coriander leaves – 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Mustard oil – 1/2 tablespoon for cooking the spices + more for shallow-frying

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