Bottle Gourd (LOKI – Squash) with Tofu Sabji

Light in calories, a cooling vegetable with many health benefits. Loki, squash, is a vitamin rich vegetable that can lead to a healthy heart. For all us South Asians this recipe will cut the cholesterol out of your diet and increase your health.

This recipe is a tribute to The South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital, which has created awareness for the epidemic of heart disease in the South Asian community.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 medium Loki (skin scraped/ cubed) and microwave covered  in 1/4 cup water for 4 min
• 3 to 4 Roma tomatoes diced
• 1 large firm tofu cubed
• Fresh blend: ginger, fresh turmeric, garlic, sweet peppers, green chili, 1/4 red onion (blend in food processor)
• 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

Seasoning/ Masala:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/8 tsp asafoetida
• 3/4 tsp salt

PREPARATION:

• Temper cumin in oil, reduce heat, add asafoetida, turmeric, chili, coriander, 2 tbsp fresh blend and tofu. Saute for about 4 min.
• Add salt, tomatoes, loki and cook for about 10 min. on medium low heat. Garnish with cilantro.

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