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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Dal & Curries » Veg Curries » Kashmiri Al Yakhni (Bottle Gourd in Yogurt Gravy)

    Published: Aug 16, 2016 | Last Updated On: Apr 20, 2022 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Kashmiri Al Yakhni (Bottle Gourd in Yogurt Gravy)

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    Al Yakhni is a Kashmiri delicacy which is made using bottle gourd and a yogurt based gravy. It is mostly served with Steamed Rice. Here is how to make it. #Indian #Kashmiri #Recipes

    Prepare this flavourful Kashmiri Al Yakhni, where fried bottle gourd is added to a yogurt based gravy. It is best served with steamed rice. Here is how to make it.

    Try a few more Kashmiri recipes here – Kashmiri Laal Paneer, Kashmiri Dum Aloo, Kashmiri Tea Kahwa, Kashmiri Methi Chaman, Kashmiri Pulao, Kashmiri Rajma, Kashmiri Dahi Baingan and Kashmiri Shufta.

    Al Yakhni is a Kashmiri delicacy which is made using bottle gourd and a yogurt based gravy. It is mostly served with Steamed Rice.

    About This Recipe

    Kashmiri Al Yakhni or Lauki Yakhni is a popular recipe that is prepared in Kashmiri pandit households for their everyday meals. Here, Al means “lauki” and yakhni means “yogurt based gravy”.

    Fried bottle gourd pieces are simmered in a yogurt based gravy flavoured with fennel and ginger powder to make this delicious Kashmiri treat. It is easy to make, light on stomach and comes together in under 30 minutes.

    Serve it with phulka, paratha or steamed rice. It can also be served with a delicious Kashmiri Yakhni Pulao.

    Ingredients

    Lauki – Make sure that the lauki/ bottle gourd you use is free of bruises, black marks/spots or soft patches.

    Oil – To give it a traditional taste, use mustard oil. It adds a unique flavour that no other oil would do. If you do not prefer to use mustard oil, you can make it in ghee or vegetable oil as well.

    Whole Spices – This simple yet delicious curry is flavoured with whole spices such as cloves, black cardamom and cinnamon stick.

    Yogurt – Make sure it’s not sour. Use fresh curd!

    Others – You will also need fennel powder, ginger powder, shahi jeera, cumin seeds and salt to make this flavourful Kashmiri curry.

    Al Yakhni is a Kashmiri delicacy which is made using bottle gourd and a yogurt based gravy. It is mostly served with Steamed Rice.

    Serving Suggestions

    Kashmiri Al Yakhni tastes great with phulka, tawa paratha or lachha paratha. It also tastes great with steamed rice, jeera rice or any lightly spiced pulao.

    Storing Suggestions

    Kashmiri Al Yakhni will last for 1-2 days in the refrigerator, as it has yogurt as one of its main ingredients. Reheat in a pan or microwave until nice and hot before serving.

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    Al Yakhni is a Kashmiri delicacy which is made using bottle gourd and a yogurt based gravy. It is mostly served with Steamed Rice.

    Al Yakhni

    Al Yakhni is a Kashmiri delicacy which is made using bottle gourd and a yogurt based gravy. It is mostly served with Steamed Rice.
    4.50 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 95kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 tablespoon Mustard oil (Plus for frying)
    • 500 g Bottle gourd (Peeled and cut into pieces)
    • 2-3 Cloves
    • 1-2 Black Cardamom
    • 1 inch Cinnamon stick
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin seed
    • 1 cup Fresh curd (Whisked with 1 teaspoon Maida)
    • 2 teaspoon Fennel powder
    • 1 and ½ teaspoon Ginger powder
    • ½ teaspoon Shahi Zeera
    • Salt to taste
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    Instructions

    • Heat mustard oil for frying in a pan.
    • Once the oil is hot, fry the bottle gourd until golden brown from all the sides.
    • Drain on a plate lined with kitchen tissue.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in another pan.
    • Once the oil is hot, add cloves, black cardamom and cinnamon stick and let them crackle for a few seconds.
    • Add cumin seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.
    • Add curd along with a cup of water and bring it to a boil.
    • Add fennel powder, ginger powder, crushed shahi zeera and salt to taste.
    • Bring the curry to a boil.
    • Add the fried bottle gourd.
    • Cover the pan and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
    • Add more water if required.
    • Serve hot with steamed rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    1. anamika

      April 18, 2019 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      Mouth watering recipe..bottle gourd round pieces makes dish appealing and tempting..i usually make similar recipe..but your recipe will enhance my taste.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 19, 2019 at 2:44 am

        Do try Anamika. It’s a simple recipe but loaded with flavours.

        Reply
        • Savita Yadav

          August 22, 2022 at 6:17 am

          This dish might be sweet coz no chilli is used.

          Reply
    2. Ruchi

      April 20, 2020 at 2:10 am

      5 stars
      Excellent taste

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 20, 2020 at 3:54 am

        Thanks

        Reply
    3. nikita

      June 15, 2020 at 8:18 am

      Whenever I make this type of curd based gravy, it always splits and seperates. What am I doing wrong?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 16, 2020 at 1:33 am

        Add 1 tsp maida in curd and then see the magic 🙂

        Reply
    4. Shweta Bansal

      July 27, 2020 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      Not too found of bottle gourd except in koftas but really love making this dish. Made for a friend who relished it and complimented saying that he has never had ghiya in this form and it was delicious. 😊Asked for seconds.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        July 28, 2020 at 5:47 am

        Very happy to hear this 🙂

        Reply

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