Lauki Besanwali

This is a tasty and quick recipe.  lauki or bottlegourd is not usually eaten by children and adults.  saw this dish in one of the groups on facebook ( from Sunayana's blog) and gave it a try.  was pleasantly surprised and now i make this dish quite often.

ingredients :
lauki
besan (dry roast )  3 - 4 tbsp
red chilli pwd
garam masala
coriander pwd
haldi
salt

tomatoes : optional

for seasoning : oil
rai
jeera
hing
curry leaves
red chillies
dhania for garnish

procedure

wash peel and cut the lauki into one inch cubes
dry raost the besan till a nice aroma comes and keep aside
heat oil add rai, jeera
when it splutters add hing and red chillies and curry leaves and haldi
( if u want can add tomatoes now and cook for a minute)
add the lauki pieces and stir well, add coriander pwd, red chilli pwd garam masala and salt and mix well.
add a few drops of water (if required) and cover and cook for a few minutes ( check in between)
till lauki is soft.
then add check the seasoning and add besan and mix well for a minute
garnish with dhania leaves and it is ready !