Bottle gourd paratha (panfried flatbread) – in which the gourd balances its natural simplicity with the flavors of coriander & carom seed

Light on the stomach and big on flavors, Lauki Ki Kheer is a 100% gluten free dessert.

Exotic dahi wali lauki – bottle gourd wedges shallow-fried and simmered in fennel-flavored yogurt curry.

Enjoy your greens and proteins in this bottle gourd (Indian summer squash) and chana dal stew.

Bottle gourd rice (Lauki Pulao) is an easy and flavorful one pot meal.

Golden brown dumplings of grated Indian squash in a creamy onion-tomato-almond based curry tinged with aromatic spices.

Simple and delicious kootu prepared with bottle gourd/sorakkai and moong dal, that goes well with hot rice and papadam/appalam.

Classic dessert made with bottle gourd during Holi festival. Using pressure cooker and milk powder reduces the preparation time into half.

Lauki barfi, a delicious Indian sweet made with just a few ingredients. Who knew fudge from bottle gourd and milk solids would be so good?

Besan Stuffed Lauki Curry is a classic side dish made by stuffing the bottle gourd with a mixture of besan, peanuts, spices.

A no onion no garlic Indian veggie balls (malai kofta) cooked in a creamy tomato based sauce – so simple, yet so delicious!

Bottle gourd dumplings cooked in tomato gravy.

Lauki Halwa or Bottle gourd halwa is a delicious dessert that is packed with nutrition. This dessert is mostly made during festivals.

Delicious saffron flavoured fudge…a perfect festive sweet

Tempered Bengal gram lentils flavored with spices is teamed up with crunchy and crispy wheat bread called Pakwan.

A perfect fritter for those times when you crave something hot, crispy and yummy and need something instantaneously.

Lauki or bottle gourd halwa, a sweet and delicate stove-top Indian pudding. Cooked in milk, sugar and a bit of ghee for a luscious treat!

A nutritious, healthy & delicious dish is easy to prepare and made with fresh bottlegourd & lentils.

An Indian preparation of bottle gourd cooked with lentils and spices. Goes best with hot steamed rice, pickle and pappadam.

Mouthwatering combo of bottlegourd/Opo Squash and Bengal gram (Channa dal). Tasty & healthy! Vegan & GF too!

Indian style bottle gourd dumplings. A snack and appetizer made from wheat flour, lauki and Indian spices.

Bengal gram dal mixed with boiled bottle gourd makes it a nutritional delight.