Bottle Gourd Vegetable Curry (No Onion-Garlic)

Ingredients

• 500 g bottle gourd (lauki), peeled and cubed
• 2 medium tomatoes (about 200 g), pureed
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 200 ml water

Preparation

1. Heat oil; crackle cumin seeds.
2. Add tomato puree; cook until oil separates slightly.
3. Stir in turmeric, coriander, chilli, and salt.
4. Add bottle gourd cubes; mix to coat.
5. Pour water, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes until tender.
6. Finish with garam masala; rest 2 minutes and serve.