Param Dairy Recipe: Bengali Dudh Lau 🥛

A comforting Bengali-style bottle gourd curry cooked with fresh milk and aromatic spices.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20–25 minutes
Serves: 3–4 people

Ingredients

• 1 medium bottle gourd (lau), peeled and finely chopped

• 1 cup Param Dairy milk

• 1 tbsp Param Dairy ghee

• 1 bay leaf

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• 1–2 green chillies, slit

• ½ tsp grated ginger

• ½ tsp sugar (optional)

• Salt to taste

• ½ tsp roasted cumin powder

• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves (optional)

• Water as required

Easy Cooking Method

Step 1: Prepare the Lau

Peel the bottle gourd, remove any tough seeds and chop it into small pieces.

Step 2: Add the Aromatics

Heat Param Dairy ghee in a kadai. Add the bay leaf and cumin seeds. Once they begin to splutter, add the green chillies and grated ginger.

Step 3: Cook the Vegetable

Add the chopped bottle gourd and salt. Mix well, cover and cook on low to medium heat for 10–15 minutes. Bottle gourd releases water naturally, so add a little water only if needed.

Step 4: Add Param Dairy Milk

Once the bottle gourd becomes soft, lower the heat and gradually add the milk while stirring. Simmer gently for another 5–7 minutes until the curry reaches a light, creamy consistency. Avoid boiling vigorously.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Add roasted cumin powder and optional sugar. Garnish with coriander leaves if desired.

Your delicious Bengali-style Dudh Lau is ready!

Serving Suggestion

Serve warm with steamed rice or roti for a comforting Bengali vegetarian meal.

Param Dairy Tip: Fresh milk adds a gentle creaminess, while ghee brings a rich aroma to this simple traditional recipe.

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