STUFFED DHUDHI

Ingredients:
1 medium lauki
Marinade - 50 ml lemon juice
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp garam masala
Filling
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 diced onion
150 gm diced tomatoes
3 chopped green chillies
1 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped coriander
200 gm grated paneer
salt and pepper to taste
Method:
1. Blanch the lauki in boiling water. Peel, deseed and split horizontally
2. Pour the marinade over the lauki and set aside for an hour
3. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds followed by the remaining ingredients for the filling. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
4. Set the filling inside the lauki and secure with string.
5. Wrap in a foil and bake in a very hot oven for 15-20 minutes.
6. Serve hot with mint/coriander chutney.