BOTTLE GOURD SOUP (LAUKI/DOODHI)

Ingredients:---

Bottle gourd - 1/2 (peeled and cut into pcs),
Onion - 1 (chopped),
Garlic - 2 cloves,
Moong dhuli dal - 1 tsp, (optional),
Bay leaf - 1 ,
Cinnamon - 1/2 " stick,
Clove - 1,
Black cardamom - 1,
Salt to taste,
Cornflour - 1 tbsp,
Milk - 1/2 cup,
Sugar - 1 tsp (optional),

Method

1. Add enough water to the chopped gourd, onion, garlic, moong dhuli dal, bay leaf, cinnamon, clove, black cardamom.
2. Pressure cook till 1 whiste.
3. Let the veggies cool and blend them in a mixer strain.Strain.
4. In a pan, heat the pureed stock. Mix cornflour in cold milk and add to the stock.
5. Add salt and black pepper and simmer for 5-6 .
6. Serve hot.