Lauki ka Raita

Ingredients:
Bottleguard / Lauki –grated 2 cups
Beaten curd / yoghurt – 4 cups
Roasted cumin seeds powder – ½ tsp
Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander – for garnish (finely chopped)

Method:

1. Cook the grated bottle guard in ½ cup water till tender and keep aside for cooling
2. Add this to beaten curd.
3. Add cumin seeds powder, red chilli powder and salt
4. Garnish with coriander before serving
5. Serve this with Indian bread, dry item / any curry item.