Lau Chingri Chechki Bottle Gourd Curry with Prawns

Lau Chingri Chechki Bottle Gourd Curry with Prawns

Source : Heat 2 Tbsp Oil In A Pan Amp Fry The Prawns Slightly Till It Changes Colour Drain And Keep Aside Temper The Same Oil With Nigella Seeds Green Chili...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : April 17, 2026

Step:

  1. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a pan & fry the prawns slightly till it changes colour. Drain and keep aside.

    Lau Chingri Chechki Bottle Gourd Curry with Prawns recipe step 1 photo

  2. Temper the same oil with nigella seeds, green chilies & asafoetida. Saute for a few seconds.

    Lau Chingri Chechki Bottle Gourd Curry with Prawns recipe step 2 photo

  3. Add all the dry spices,

    Lau Chingri Chechki Bottle Gourd Curry with Prawns recipe step 3 photo

  4. Followed by the grated bottle gourd. Mix well & stir fry till well cooked & dry.

    Lau Chingri Chechki Bottle Gourd Curry with Prawns recipe step 4 photo

  5. When done, switch off the flame. Add the coriander leaves, fried prawns and remaining raw mustard oil.

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  6. Give it a stir and keep it covered for 5 minutes.

    Lau Chingri Chechki Bottle Gourd Curry with Prawns recipe step 6 photo

  7. Serve, preferably with hot steamed rice.

    Lau Chingri Chechki Bottle Gourd Curry with Prawns recipe step 7 photo

Ingredients

  1. 1 medium size bottle gourd, grated
  2. 3 tbsp mustard oil
  3. 10-12 prawns cleaned & tail intact
  4. 1 tsp nigella seeds
  5. as needed oil for frying
  6. 2-3 green chilies slit
  7. 1/4 tsp asafoetida
  8. to taste salt
  9. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  10. 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  11. 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped

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