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Published: Jan 25, 2017 · Modified: Dec 16, 2020 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Lauki Subzi with Peanuts and Sesame

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Lauki Subzi with Peanuts and Sesame

I am a big fan of peanuts in gravy and to add to that if the recipe has sesame, there is no going back. Lauki also known as Dudhi, which is bottle gourd in English is something I cook very often at home. If given a choice my boys would eat Lauki subzi almost every week.

The irony is many South Indian Brahmin family do not eat bottle gourd. I grew up in North India and we never bothered with any of these beliefs, so lauki with chana dal was a very common subzi in my house.

Things have changed over a period and people have started consuming lauki knowing the health benefits, but I still find it very amusing that we still have preferences in vegetables in spite of being vegetarians. So, this Lauki subzi with peanuts and sesame is a new addition to our lauki loving family.

I have to admit the only thing I commonly make with lauki is the Lauki subzi. It is a regular part of our weekend menu like this North Indian Lunch/dinner menu #1 here. Apart from it I make the Gujarat famous Lauki Muthia and recently made the Lauki burfi which was loved by everyone in my house.

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This subzi is so creamy and delicious and this has 2 of my favorite ingredients, sesame and peanuts along with lauki. I am so happy to have found yet another subzi that I can alternate with the Lauki chana dal subzi. This week my theme for the BM is 'Bookmarked recipes' and this is my first one from my list of bookmarks.

Preparation time - 10 minutes
Cooking time - 30 minutes
Difficulty level - easy

Lauki Subzi with Peanuts and Sesame

Ingredients to make Lauki Subzi with Peanuts and Sesame - (serves 4)

  • Lauki / bottle gourd / dudhi - 1 large (about 5 to 6 cups chopped)
  • Onion - 1 large (chopped)
  • Tomatoes - 3 (chopped)
  • Cumin seeds - 1 ½ tsp
  • Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
  • Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon (adjust based on your spice level)
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • salt - to taste
  • Cilantro - for garnishing

For the Masala paste - 

  • Peanuts - 4 tbsp
  • Sesame seeds - 2 tbsp
  • Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
  • Red chilies - 3 or 4
  • Desiccated coconut - 2 tbsp

Procedure to make Lauki Subzi with Peanuts and Sesame - 

  • Roast the peanuts until slightly brown and keep it aside. Fry the sesame seeds to light brown color and place it along with the peanuts. In the same pan, dry roast the coriander seeds along with red chilies and keep it in the bowl. At the end, turn off the flame and roast the desiccated coconut in the pan for few seconds and remove it along with the rest of the ingredients. Let this cool down and then grind it to a smooth paste adding a little water.
Masala paste for lauki subzi
  • In a pan, heat the oil and add the cumin seeds. Let it crackle and then add the chopped onions. Saute the onions until they are translucent and then add the tomatoes along with turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt. Let the tomatoes cook until they are slightly mushy.
  • Add the chopped lauki and mix well. Add about a cup of water and let the lauki cook until it is soft. Don't over cook the lauki and make it mushy.
  • At this stage, add the ground masala paste and mix well. Adjust the consistency of the gravy by adding a little more water if needed.
Adding peanut and sesame masala to lauki subzi
  • Let it simmer for 6-8 minutes and then garnish with cilantro.
  • Serve hot with phulkas!
Lauki Subzi with Peanuts and Sesame
lauki subzi with peanuts and sesame

Lauki Subzi with Peanuts and Sesame

A delicious curry made with bottle gourd that works well with roti or rice. The masala is so aromatic from the peanuts and the sesame.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • Lauki / bottle gourd / dudhi - 1 large about 5 to 6 cups chopped
  • Onion - 1 large chopped
  • Tomatoes - 3 chopped
  • Cumin seeds - 1 ½ tsp
  • Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
  • Red chili powder - 1 tsp adjust based on your spice level
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • salt - to taste
  • Cilantro - for garnishing

For the Masala paste -

  • Peanuts - 4 tbsp
  • Sesame seeds - 2 tbsp
  • Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
  • Red chilies - 3 or 4
  • Desiccated coconut - 2 tbsp

Instructions

  • Roast the peanuts until slightly brown and keep it aside. Fry the sesame seeds to light brown color and place it along with the peanuts. In the same pan, dry roast the coriander seeds along with red chilies and keep it in the bowl. At the end, turn off the flame and roast the desiccated coconut in the pan for few seconds and remove it along with the rest of the ingredients. Let this cool down and then grind it to a smooth paste adding a little water.
  • In a pan, heat the oil and add the cumin seeds. Let it crackle and then add the chopped onions. Saute the onions until they are translucent and then add the tomatoes along with turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt. Let the tomatoes cook until they are slightly mushy.
  • Add the chopped lauki and mix well. Add about a cup of water and let the lauki cook until it is soft. Don't over cook the lauki and make it mushy.
  • At this stage, add the ground masala paste and mix well. Adjust the consistency of the gravy by adding a little more water if needed.
  • Let it simmer for 6-8 minutes and then garnish with cilantro.
  • Serve hot with phulkas!
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  1. Pavana says

    November 22, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    The recipe turned out interesting and delicious! I added a tbsp of tamarind which gave a right taste to the curry. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      December 13, 2021 at 10:03 am

      Pavana, thanks for trying the recipe and glad you liked it. Tamarind sounds interesting and the tangy flavors would be a good addition with sesame and peanuts.

      Reply
  2. Puja says

    July 04, 2020 at 10:47 am

    Interesting recipe. Tried it today and it came out very well. Thank you very much

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      July 04, 2020 at 11:41 pm

      Thanks Puja for trying the recipe and glad you liked it.

      Reply
  3. Harini says

    February 06, 2017 at 9:29 pm

    OMG, Never knew that lauki is a forbidden veggie. It has been a favorite in my family for generations and some dishes specially revolve around lauki. Addition of peanut and sesame takes this to new heights. Love it.

    Reply
  4. Chef Mireille says

    January 31, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    this is one of my fave Indian vegetables and a great curry with it

    Reply
  5. Pavani says

    January 30, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    Interesting to read that lauki is not eaten by some brahmins. I don't think that's the case in AP, I grew up eating it 🙂
    Your curry looks delicious with that peanut-sesame gravy. Will try this out some time.

    Reply
  6. themadscientsistskitchen says

    January 29, 2017 at 1:06 am

    Wow that is yummy. Will try it looks awesome.

    Reply
  7. Priya Srinivasan says

    January 28, 2017 at 11:07 am

    Ohhh drooling here, that masala must be so yummm!!! Bookmarking right away!!!

    Reply
  8. Priya Suresh says

    January 28, 2017 at 6:25 am

    This dish is one of my grandma's signature dish, she makes it often and we just love with rice and rotis.

    Reply
  9. Sandhiya says

    January 26, 2017 at 10:17 am

    Interesting recipe with peanuts&sesame masala. It came out so creamy and looks lip smacking delicious.

    Reply
  10. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

    January 26, 2017 at 3:17 am

    Yummy.. Addition of Peanuts always takes the dish to another level!!

    Reply
  11. Srivalli says

    January 26, 2017 at 12:42 am

    I always enjoy gravies with peanut. Makes it so creamy and rich right...

    Reply
  12. srividhya says

    January 25, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    Interesting masala paste. Like the idea of grinding peanuts and sesame together. Very nice

    Reply

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