If you don’t feel like cooking in summer, prepare bottle gourd-curd tadka in ten minutes, see the recipe here.

In summer, light, cooling and quick-to-cook food is the best and because of the heat, no one feels like standing and working in the kitchen for a long time, then in such a situation, bottle gourd-curd tadka, which can be prepared in ten to fifteen minutes, is absolutely perfect for you. This dish is not only easy to prepare, but also gives amazing coolness to the body in summer. The coolness of curd and the mild flavor of bottle gourd make it perfect for the summer season. Let us know the recipe to make it.

Material

• Bottle gourd-1 small (peeled and cut into small pieces)
• Fresh curd-1 cup
• Green chilli-1-2 finely chopped
• Cumin-1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida-1 pinch
• Curry leaves-5-6
• Oil or ghee- 1 tsp
• salt-as per taste
• Roasted cumin powder – a little
• Green coriander for garnish

Method

• 1-First of all, boil the bottle gourd with some water and salt for five to seven minutes until it becomes soft.
• 2- When the bottle gourd cools down, remove its excess water. Beat the curd well in a bowl.
• 3-Add boiled bottle gourd, salt and roasted cumin powder to it.
• 4-Now prepare the tadka. Heat oil or ghee in the pan. Add cumin, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies. Let it crackle lightly.
• 5-Put this tadka on the curd-gourd mixture. Add green coriander on top and serve chilled.

Why is it best for summer?

• 1-Gourd helps in keeping the body hydrated.
• 2-Curd cools the stomach and improves digestion.
• 3- Due to less spices and light ingredients, it gets digested quickly.
• 4-Roti, Paratha or plain rice – tastes delicious with everything.
• If you want, you can further enhance its taste by adding roasted garlic or a little mint to it.

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