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Steamed Lauki Poriyal

steamed lauki Steaming vegetables retains most of their nutrients besides softening them. Direct heat destroys most of the nutrients and water-soluble compounds. Bottle gourd is rich in water, and cooking it on high heat could make it nutrient deficient. Steaming is a great way to preserve nutrients. Whether you choose to steam veggies using an electric steamer or microwaveable plastic bag or using a makeshift vessel and steaming on stove top, you can rest assured that you are eating healthy food. The indirect form of heat helps retain most of the vegetable moisture juice nutrients nutritional value flavor & texture What more could you ask for? You can choose to steam veggies of your choice to preserve their low calorie content and nutrients. Who would forget the flavor and texture? Now you would be surprised to know that steaming the humble bottle gourd (dudhi or ghiya or lauki) can not only retain its moisture, texture, color, and nutritional value,

Sweet 'n Spicy Tomato Chutney With Bottle Gourd

spicy tomato chutney The very thought of spicy and sweet tomato chutney makes your mouth to water! Isn't it? It surely is a tongue pleaser and in my case, a soul pleaser as well! Have tried so many chutneys in the last one year that surprises me even to date! After all chutneys and Indians have a deep relationship. Agree? We enjoy chutneys as much as our meals. In fact, no meal is complete without some form of condiment, and chutney undoubtedly tops the list. Other popular condiments include pickles, podis (what else?). I have tried only these until now. Tomatoes are a key addition to Indian meals. It won't be wrong to say that these rustic beauties enhance the taste of any vegetable. So Indian curries do not miss out on tomatoes. Trust me, tomatoes aren't just taste enhancers, they add to the aesthetic look of curries and are loaded with health benefits. Let's do a quick recap of tomato benefits Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and beta-carotene, m