Lauki raita (Bottle gourd raita)

This searing summer enjoy this delicious side to beat the heat.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Makes: 2-3 servings

Ingredients:

• 250 g bottle gourd
• Pinch of salt
• 375 g natural low-fat yogurt, chilled
• Pinch of red chilli powder
• Pinch of roasted cumin powder

Method:

1. Peel and grate the bottle gourd. Boil the grated bottle gourd with salt for 15 minutes. Drain and allow it to cool. Squeeze out any excess water.
2. Whisk the chilled yogurt and add red chilli powder. Add the bottle gourd and mix well. Serve with cumin powder sprinkled on top.

Nutritive value per serving:

• Proteins: 5 g
• Fat: 1 g
• Saturated Fat:6 g
• Carbohydrates: 8 g
• Sugar:8 g
• Sodium: 174 mg