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Lauki ka Raita

Lauki ka Raita is a simple and refreshing savory side dish made with bottle gourd (lauki) and curd (yogurt). Light, cooling, and mildly spiced, this raita complements a variety of Indian meals. It pairs especially well with pulao, biryani, or even a basic dal-rice or roti-sabzi platter. Cooked lauki

August 19, 2026
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Lauki Chana Dal

Lauki Chana Dal is a healthy North Indian curry made with bottle gourd (lauki) and bengal gram (chana dal). The dal is cooked until soft and simmered with onions, tomatoes, green chillies and spices. This recipe can be made in a stovetop pressure cooker, pan or Instant Pot. Serve warm with roti or p

August 19, 2026
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Kuttu ka Paratha

Kuttu ki roti or paratha are gluten free flatbreads made with buckwheat flour and mashed potatoes. These healthy flatbreads are usually made during the Navratri fasting period in India.

August 19, 2026
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Kundru ki Sabji | Tendli Recipe | Tendli Bhaji

This Gujarati style Kundru ki Sabji or Tendli Bhaji is made with ivy gourds (tendli, kundru, tindora), potatoes, spices and herbs. The Tendli Recipe is made without onions, garlic and is gluten-free as well.

August 19, 2026
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Kovakkai Poriyal

Kovakkai poriyal is simple, homely and tasty South Indian style recipe of ivy gourd stir fry. Easy to make and goes very well as a side dish with steamed rice or roti. No onion no garlic recipe.

August 19, 2026
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Kovakkai Fry | Dondakaya Fry

Kovakkai Fry is a simple and easy recipe made with ivy gourd, spices and herbs. This dondakaya fry recipe is best served as a side dish with chapatis or with curd rice and dal-rice. It is also a no onion no garlic recipe.

August 19, 2026
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Kosambari Recipe | Kosambari Salad | Moong Dal Salad

Kosambari is a traditional South Indian salad from Karnataka made with soaked moong lentils, cucumber, fresh coconut and herbs. The salad is lightly seasoned with lemon juice and finished with a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida. This Moong Dal Kosambari is fresh, light and com

August 19, 2026
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katachi amti

Katachi Amti Recipe is a thin spicy dal made from the strained stock of cooked chana dal/bengal gram. It is usually served with puran poli but also can be served with steamed rice.

August 19, 2026
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Karela Sabji (Bitter Gourd Recipe)

Karela Sabji is a Punjabi-style bitter gourd curry made with karela, caramelized onions, dry mango powder, and ground spices. The flavors are tangy and slightly bitter. This quick and healthy karela recipe pairs well with roti or rice.

August 19, 2026
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Kantola Sabji | Kakrol Fry | Spiny Gourd Recipe

This Kantola Sabji is a dry, sautéed preparation made with spine gourd (a.k.a kakora) slices with a few spices and seasonings. This is an easy Spiny Gourd recipe to make Kantola or Kakrol Fry and pairs well with Indian meals.

August 19, 2026