Doodhi - Bottle Gourd 1 Pcs Approx 500g

Fresh Doodhi (Bottle Gourd / Lauki)

Bring a gentle, comforting ingredient to your kitchen with fresh doodhi, also known as bottle gourd or lauki. Its mild flavour and tender flesh make it a versatile favourite in South Asian cooking, especially when you want a vegetable that absorbs the flavour of herbs, spices and sauces beautifully.

Why you’ll love fresh doodhi

• Mild and versatile: A delicate flavour that works well with both light and richly spiced dishes.
• South Asian kitchen staple: A popular ingredient in Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi home cooking.
• Perfect for comforting meals: Use in curries, dal, soups and simple vegetable dishes.
• Great for traditional recipes: Enjoy in lauki kofta curry or a classic doodhi halwa.
• Sold per piece: Natural size and approximate weight can vary.

How to prepare and use doodhi

Wash the bottle gourd, trim the ends, peel if preferred and cut into cubes or slices. If the centre contains mature seeds, remove them before cooking. Add the prepared doodhi to:

• Doodhi ki sabzi with tomatoes, ginger and garlic
• Lauki dal for a soft, comforting lentil dish
• Lauki kofta curry
• Soups, stews and light vegetable curries
• Doodhi halwa for a traditional sweet preparation

Storage

Keep fresh doodhi refrigerated and use while firm and fresh. Once cut, wrap well and refrigerate, then use promptly. Follow normal fresh-produce handling and wash before preparation.

Local delivery only

Available for local delivery in Bournemouth and surrounding areas only.

This fresh produce product is not available for nationwide delivery. Delivery options and charges are shown at checkout for eligible local addresses.