Whole30 Bottle Gourd Curry

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful Whole30 Bottle Gourd Curry, a wholesome and satisfying dish that’s perfect for clean eating. This recipe combines tender bottle gourd (lauki) with velvety coconut milk and a fragrant blend of turmeric, cumin, coriander, and red chili powder for a perfectly spiced curry that’s both comforting and nutritious. Cooked in coconut oil and garnished with fresh cilantro, this curry is dairy-free, gluten-free, and Whole30-approved. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a simple meal that pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or any grain-free side, making it an ideal choice for busy cooks looking to stay on track with their Whole30 lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium Bottle gourd (lauki)
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 large Onion
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
• 1 large Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Step 1

Begin by peeling the bottle gourd and cutting it into small cubes. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion and add it to the pan. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 4

Minced the garlic and ginger, then add them to the pan. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

Step 5

Chop the tomato and add it to the pan. Cook until the tomato becomes soft and mushy.

Step 6

Add the ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Stir the spices with the onion-tomato mixture for about a minute.

Step 7

Add the cubed bottle gourd to the pan. Stir well to coat the pieces with the spice mixture.

Step 8

Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine. Add the salt and mix well.

Step 9

Cover the pan and let the curry simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the bottle gourd becomes tender.

Step 10

Once the bottle gourd is cooked, adjust the seasoning if necessary. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 11

Serve hot with cauliflower rice or as desired, keeping in line with Whole30 dietary requirements.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1747.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	708.0

Total Fat 31.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4185.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 63.6g
Protein 13.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 433.0mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 2730.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.0%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 55.0%