Falahari Vrat ka Lauki Raita | Bottle Gourd Yogurt | फलाहारी व्रत का लौकी रायता

 🥣 Falahari Lauki Raita Recipe (Vrat Special Bottle Gourd Yogurt) 

A light, cooling, and nutritious yogurt dish ideal for fasting days.



Ingredients:

Lauki (Bottle Gourd) - 300 gm
Curd (Yogurt) - 300 gm
Rock Salt (Sendh Namak) - 1 tsp
Roasted Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Green Chillies - 2 (Finely Chopped)

Method:

🥒 1. Prep the Bottle Gourd (Lauki)

  • Wash and peel the lauki thoroughly.

  • Grate it using a medium grater.

🔥 2. Boil the Lauki

  • Boil the grated lauki in sufficient water for about 15 minutes until soft.

  • Drain it using a sieve and let it cool completely.

💧 3. Remove Excess Moisture

  • Once the boiled lauki is cool, gently squeeze out the excess water using your hands.

🥛 4. Prepare the Yogurt Base

  • Beat the curd (dahi) until it becomes smooth and creamy.

🥗 5. Combine Ingredients

  • Add the cooled and squeezed lauki to the beaten curd.

  • Mix well to evenly combine.

🌿 6. Add Seasoning

  • Add rock salt (sendha namak), roasted cumin powder, and finely chopped green chili.

  • Mix thoroughly.

❄️ 7. Chill & Serve

  • Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes for best taste.

  • Serve cold with Kuttu Poori, Singhara Poori, or as a side with any vrat (fasting) meal.


फलाहारी व्रत का लौकी रायता

सामग्री:

लौकी  - ३०० ग्राम
दही - ३०० ग्राम
सेंधा नमक - १ छोटा चम्मच
भुना जीरा पाउडर - १ छोटा चम्मच
हरी मिर्च - २ (बारीक कटी हुई)

विधि:

१. लौकी को धो कर छील लीजिये
२. लौकी को कद्दूकस कर लीजिये
३. कद्दूकस करी हुई लौकी को पर्याप्त पानी में १५ मिनट उबालें
४. अब इसे छलनी से छान लीजिये और ठंडा होने दीजिये
५. दही को फेंट कर एकसार कर लीजिये
६. लौकी को दोनों हथेलियों के बीच में दबा कर अतिरिक्त पानी निकाल दीजिये
७. इस लौकी को दही में डालें
८.  दही में सेंधा नमक, जीरा पाउडर, कटी हरी मिर्च डालें और मिलायें
९. ठंडा रायता कुट्टू पूरी या सिंघाड़ा पूरी के साथ व्रत में, या किसी भी भोजन के साथ परोसें

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