DHOODHI AL-BOTTLE GOURD COOKED IN MILK

        DHOODHI AL-BOTTLE GOURD COOKED IN MILK

I was in hurry to give strawberries to Muskaan Shah.I purchased them from Central Market,New Delhi and had to rush back to the office.The moment I entered into her home, my nostrils perceived an awesome smell of milk being cooked on low flame. I saw Mummyji in the kitchen and hugged her. I saw her preparing a dish with milk. On inquiring from her, I came to know that she was preparing DHOODHI AL. In other words, she was cooking bottle gourd in milk.

I came to know that it is very easy to prepare and can be prepared within few minutes. Since it is prepared in milk, it is very hygienic by nature. Let us look at it's recipe.

RECIPE OF THE BOTTLE GOURD IN KASHMIRI STYLE

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED

• ·         Bottle Gourd-1 large one
• ·         Onions-2
• ·         Coriander leaves-3 to 4 sprigs
• ·         Salt as the requirement
• ·         Turmeric powder-1 teaspoon
• ·         Oil-5 teaspoons
• ·         Milk-1 liter
• ·         Green Chili-3
• ·         Water-3 cups
• ·         Cumin seeds-1/2 teaspoon

       STEPS FOR THE PREPARATION

·         Peel the upper layer of the bottle gourd.

·         Wash it thoroughly under running water.

·         Chop it into small pieces.

·         Take a utensil.

·         Add water into it.

·         Boil the water.

·         Add the chopped pieces of bottle gourd into it.

·         After ten minutes, add 1 teaspoon of salt.

·         After five minutes, switch off the gas burner.

·         Separate bottle gourd and water.

·         Chop onions into small pieces.

·         Take a wok.

·         Add 3 teaspoons of oil into it.

·         Add chopped onions in the oil.

·         Sauté them for a few minutes till the onions are slightly pink in color and translucent.

·         Add salt and fry for some more time.

·         Add milk into the wok.

·         Mix onions and milk together.

·         Add turmeric powder and mix.

·         Add the boiled bottle gourd and boil for a few minutes.

·         Cut coriander leaves.

·         Add them to the curry.

·         Slice the green chilies.

·         Add to the curry.

·         Serve it with rice or roti.