Keto Bottle Gourd Curry
Dive into the world of wholesome keto-friendly meals with this irresistibly creamy Keto Bottle Gourd Curry! Brimming with flavor, this low-carb recipe transforms tender bottle gourd into a luscious curry enriched with fragrant spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, and finished with velvety coconut milk. Cooked in nutrient-rich coconut oil and infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and green chili, this dish is as satisfying as it is healthy. Perfectly suited for a ketogenic lifestyle, this curry pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice for a fully satisfying meal. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s a simple yet flavorful option for those looking to embrace keto-friendly, nutrient-packed eating. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this comforting curry is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Bottle gourd
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2 pieces Green chili
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Peel the bottle gourd and cut it into small cubes.
Finely chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili.
Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for a few seconds.
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, and green chili, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add the bottle gourd cubes to the pan, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder over the gourd.
Mix everything well and then pour in the coconut milk and water.
Season with salt and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the bottle gourd is tender.
Uncover the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the curry.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve hot, either on its own or paired with cauliflower rice for a complete keto meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2442 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1585 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
