"Recipe of the Day, Week No. 130: (Bottle gourd with prawn Recipe)"

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I am tried to share the recipe (bottle gourd with prawn recipe) for the contest: Contest: Recipe of The day. Week No.130.

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Ingredients	Amount
Bottle gourds	1/2 kg
Prawn	1/2 cup
Onion	1/4 cup
Ginger paste	1 tbs
Garlic paste	1 bs
Chili powder	1 tbs
Turmeric powder	1 tsp
Cumin powder	1 tbs
Coriander powder	1 tbs
Bay leaves	as needed
Oil	1 tsp
Salt	to taste
Green chili	3 pc
Coriander leaves	as needed

Step- 1

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To cook Lau Chingri (bottle gourd with prawns), I will first thoroughly clean, cut, and wash the bottle gourd and prawns. Next, I will place a pan on the stove and heat the required amount of oil. Once the oil is hot, I will add bay leaves and chopped onions, frying them lightly.

Step- 2

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Once the onions turn light brown, I will add the ginger and garlic paste. I will sauté the paste in the oil for a while to get rid of the raw smell of the ginger and garlic.

Step- 3

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After adding the ginger and garlic, I will add all the spices—turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Once everything has been added, I will pour in a little water and sauté the mixture for a while.

Step- 4

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After lightly roasting the spices, I will add the prawns that I have already washed and cut. Once the prawns are added, I will mix them thoroughly with the spices.

Step- 5

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Sautéing the prawns thoroughly will further enhance the flavor of the dish. Now, add the pre-cut bottle gourd to the sautéed prawns and mix everything well. There is no need to add any extra water, as bottle gourd naturally has a high water content; it will release sufficient water during cooking, allowing it to soften and cook gradually in its own juices.

Step- 6

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Once the bottle gourd is thoroughly cooked and the dish is nearing completion, I will sprinkle some chopped green chilies and a little coriander leaf over it. This will infuse the curry with the lovely aroma of green chilies and the fresh fragrance of coriander. After cooking for a little while longer, I will turn off the heat. Finally, I will serve this light and delicious curry with hot rice.

Final Outlook

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Bottle gourd is a vegetable that offers significant health benefits. It is an excellent addition to the diet, especially for those trying to manage or lose weight; its high water content makes it a relatively light vegetable that helps create a feeling of fullness. On the other hand, prawns is a good source of protein. Consequently, the combination of bottle gourd and shrimp is wonderful in terms of both taste and nutrition. Since I used minimal spices in this recipe, it makes for a light and enjoyable meal. Prepared with simple ingredients, this bottle gourd and prawns dish is, to me, a delicious and nutritious home-cooked meal.There is no need to add extra water when cooking bottle gourd; it will cook in its own juices, which helps retain its sweet flavor.

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