Lau ar Aloo er Khosa Bhaja | Stir-Fried Bottle Gourd and Potato Skin/ Peel |
Have you ever thought about cooking with vegetable peels? Get ready for Lau Aloo-r Khosha Bhaja, a delicious Bengali stir-fry made from bottle gourd and potato peels! This recipe turns what you'd normally throw away into a flavorful dish. Let's discover the magic of this Bengali Khosha Bhaja!
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Servings: 3 People
Calories: 85kcal
Cost: Rs 50
Ingredients
- 1 cup Peel of Bottle Gourd peeled from a medium size Bottle Gourd
- 1 cup Peel of Potato Peeled from 3-4 Potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Poppy Seed / Posto
- ½ teaspoon Nigella Seed/ Kalojire/ Kalonji
- 1 Dry Red Chili
- 2 Green Chili
- ½ teaspoon Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Mustard Oil
Instructions
- First, peel the bottle gourd and potatoes, leaving a bit of the flesh on the skin. Use the main parts of the vegetables for another recipe. Then, cut the peel pieces into long, thin strips. Wash these strips thoroughly under running water two or three times.
- Next, heat mustard oil in a pan.
- Add dried red chilies, whole poppy seeds, and nigella seeds to the hot oil for a wonderful aroma.
- Now, toss in the peel strips, along with salt and sugar.
- Mix everything well. Add a few slit green chilies for some extra heat.
- Cover the pan and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the peels are tender, turn off the heat and transfer the stir-fry to a bowl.
- Serve this tasty Khosha Bhaja with hot steamed rice and dal for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- This recipe cleverly uses the peels of fleshy vegetables. So, the next time you're prepping veggies, remember to cut the peels with a little extra flesh attached, and you can create your own delicious Khosha Bhaja! In Bengali, "Khosha" simply means vegetable peels.
- For this dish, I've used bottle gourd and potato peels, but feel free to experiment with other options like pointed gourd or pumpkin peels.
- Poppy seeds, also known as posto, add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, enhancing the overall savory taste. Although I highly recommend including them, they are optional. Feel free to leave them out if you prefer.
- I personally love using mustard oil for its sharp, distinctive flavor. It's the preferred choice in my family for recipes like this. However, you can easily substitute it with another unflavored oil if you'd like.
Nutrition
Serving: 330g | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
