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Odisha · Breakfast

Loki (Bottle Gourd Sabzi)

Traditional 30. Loki recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Bottle gourd (loki): 250g, cubed
• Onion: 50g, sliced
• Green chillies: 2, sliced
• Turmeric powder: 1g (? tsp)
• Salt: 2g (� tsp)
• Mustard oil: 10ml (2 tsp)
• Mustard seeds: 1g (pinch)
• Water: 100ml

👩‍🍳 How to make Loki

1. Heat mustard oil in pan over medium heat (40 seconds)
2. Add mustard seeds, let crackle (10 seconds)
3. Add sliced onion, fry until translucent (2�3 minutes)
4. Add sliced green chillies, fry (20 seconds)
5. Add cubed bottle gourd, turmeric, salt
6. Mix gently to coat with oil
7. Add water, cover, simmer (6�8 minutes)
8. Gourd should be tender and translucent
9. Cook uncovered if excess liquid remains (1�2 minutes to evaporate)
10. Should be light and have no hard pieces
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