Doodhibhoplyacha Bharit Recipe is a healthy side dish made by mashing cooked Bottle gourd. This recipe is a typical Maharashtrian version of Bharta and is quiet different than the North Indian Lauki Bharta.

In this recipe, the mashed bottle gourd is mixed with fresh homemade curd and seasoned with spices. Fresh herbs like mint and coriander enhance the freshness and flavour of this dish. The star ingredient for this bharit is the stuffed and dried chilli (Sandagi Mirchi), which imparts a characteristic flavour to the bharit. These chillies are readily available in most grocery shops across India. You can use dried red chillies if you cannot find stuffed chili .

Serve the Lauki Bharta along with hot Tawa Paratha or Steamed Rice and Punjabi Dal Tadka for a weekday lunch or dinner.

Try more delicious Lauki Recipes that you can make for your everyday meals:

1. Bharwa Lauki (Stuffed Bottle Gourd) Recipe,
2. Doodh Doodhi ( Bottle Gourd In Milk Curry ) Recipe.

Did you know: Bottle Gourd has 90% water in it. Bottle Gourd is recommended by Ayurveda for better digestion. Because of its water content, it’s a boon for weight watchers. It can help in quenching extreme thirst in diabetic patients. Loaded with essential minerals and vitamins like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, Vitamin A, C and folate, it's popular for combating high blood pressure and improving heart health.