## Lau Chingri Recipe (Bottle Gourd And Shrimp Curry) (Bengali Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Lau Chingri Recipe (Bottle Gourd And Shrimp Curry)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Bengali Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **Non Vegeterian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 2 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 30 minutes
**Cuisine:** Bengali Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Non Vegeterian
### Ingredients for Lau Chingri Recipe (Bottle Gourd And Shrimp Curry):
* 1 Bottle gourd (lauki) – small
* 250 grams Shrimps
* 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
* 1/2 inch Ginger
* 1 Tomato
* 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1/4 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
* Salt – to taste
* Sugar – to taste
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Lau Chingri Recipe (Bottle Gourd And Shrimp Curry):
1. marinate the shrimps with salt and turmeric powder for 10 minutes then lightly fry them in mustard oil for 2 minutes.
2. To the same pan add cumin seeds and bay leaf followed by grated ginger and tomato.
3. Saute them for few minutes and add bottle gourd.
4. Add cumin powder, salt, sugar, turmeric powder, green chilies.
5. Cover and simmer till the bottle gourd losses all its water and cooked.
6. Add the shrimps and simmer for five more minutes.
7. Serve Lau Chingri along with Steamed Rice and Bengali Jhinge Narkol Chenchki for a satisfying weekday meal.
### Tips for the Best Lau Chingri Recipe (Bottle Gourd And Shrimp Curry):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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