Eating cold things in summer is good and also keeps the health good. Consumption of curd in summer is very beneficial. In such weather, bottled gourd raita is a perfect way for summer, if it is made in the right way, then its taste is amazing. Many vegetables also pale in comparison to this raita. So let us tell you an easy recipe to make a very tasty bottle of gourd raita. Which you can make instantly.

Ingredients to make Lauki Raita:

Lauki (bottle guard, hiya) - 1 cup grated

Curd (fresh, whipped) - 1.5 cups

Roasted cumin powder - 1/2 tsp

Black pepper powder - 1/4 tsp

Black salt (or salt to taste) - to taste

Green chilli (finely chopped) - 1 (optional)

Coriander leaves (chopped) - 1 tbsp.

Method to make Lauki Raita:

Boil the bottle gourd:

1. Add a little salt to the grated bottle gourd and boil or steam it in water for 4-5 minutes.

2. Drain the water and squeeze it well so that the extra water comes out.

Prepare the curd:

1. Mix roasted cumin, black pepper, black salt, and finely chopped green chili if desired in the whipped curd.

Add the bottle gourd:

1. Now mix the squeezed bottle gourd well in the curd.

Garnish:

1. Sprinkle some roasted cumin seeds and green coriander on top.

Serve:
Let it cool in the fridge for 15-20 minutes and then serve. You can also eat it with roti, paratha, or pulao.

Tips:

1. The curd should not be too sour, otherwise the taste of the raita can be spoiled.

2. If you want, you can also add a little asafoetida and mustard tadka on top for extra flavor, this will make it even more tasty.

So by adopting these methods, you can make tasty and flavorful raita. So soon note down the recipe to make it, and definitely try it.

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