Lauki Tamatar Ki Sabzi

Lauki Tamatar ki sabzi is very simple curry with not too many masalas and flavors.
This goes well with both chapati as well as rice.
You can make this curry in dry as well as runny consistency.

Ingredients:

• Lauki ( bottle gourd ) - 1 medium
• Tomatoes - 2 medium
• Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Curry Leaves - 1 spring
• Urad Dal - 1 tsp ( optional )
• Turmeric  Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Red Chili Powder or Green Chillies - to taste ( either or both )
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Cilantro - 2 springs
• Water - Depending upon the desired consistency

Directions :

• You can make this curry in either pressure cooker or a pan. Heat oil and splutter cumin seeds.
• Add urad dal ( optional ) and saute till reddish. Add curry leaves.
• Add the cubed lauki and chopped tomatoes.
• Add turmeric powder , red chili powder , salt, and needed water. Give it a good mix.
• If you are using pressure cooker, cook it till 1 whistle. If you are using the pan or pot, cook covered till the lauki is tender.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rotis or rice.

Variation: 

• I prefer to keep this curry simple, however, if you wish to make it more flavorful, you can add coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, ginger, garlic, etc. to this recipe.
• You can use tomato puree instead of chopped tomatoes.