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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,

Lauki In A New Avatar: Lauki Bhurji-Cum-Paruppu Usli (Bottle Gourd Stir Fry)

lauki stir fry Ever since I tried my hands at beans paruppu, I have been making it often. Thanks to Chitra Balachander di for sharing the recipe that has found a place in my heart and of course a permanent entry in my weekly meal charts. After having tried the recipe with beans, I have changed the main ingredient, substituting beans with lauki. Certainly nobody can say I have used bottle gourd in the recipe. Try it for yourself to see how you can introduce lauki in a new avatar in your family meal planning. I know how kids and even some elders have to be forced to eat lauki - the humble vegetable is not a favorite in any home! If lauki s on your mind and are looking for a simple tasty lauki recipe, then this one can easily fit in. One of the best ways to make a healthy serving of this humble vegetable is to combine it with lentils - just like they do in the south and make Paruppu usli. Trust you me, it is one of the best ways to make lauki delicious or for that matter any ve