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Bottle gourd raita will change the taste of lunch and dinner, it is also perfect for good health

Samira Vishwas | April 20, 2026 11:24 AM CST

Lauki Raita Recipe: In the summer season, light, cool and healthy food becomes everyone’s choice. In such a situation, if you want to add something to your plate which gives taste as well as health, then bottle gourd raita is a great option. It not only cools the body but also helps in maintaining proper digestion.

People often do not like bottle gourd, but when it is made in the form of raita, its taste becomes quite amazing. When combined with curd and spices, it becomes a dish which is liked by people of all ages. Let us know the easy way to make it.

1 cup grated bottle gourd
2 cups curd (fresh and chilled)
1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon black salt
common salt as per taste
1-2 green chillies (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon green coriander (chopped)
1/2 tsp red chili powder (optional)

How to make Lauki Raita

Bottle gourd raita tastes very tasty. To prepare this, first boil the grated bottle gourd with light salt for 5-7 minutes. When the gourd becomes soft, filter it and let it cool. Keep in mind that there should not be too much water in the gourd.

Beat the curd well in a bowl, so that there are no lumps in it. The texture of curd should be smooth and creamy. Now add roasted cumin powder, black salt, common salt and green chilli to the whipped curd and mix well. With this the base of raita will be ready.

Now add the boiled and cooled bottle gourd to the curd mixture and mix slowly, so that all the ingredients get blended well. Garnish by adding green coriander and a little red chilli powder on top. Serve chilled bottle gourd raita, it will double the taste of the food.